Brave in the Attempt

Welcome back to Brave in the Attempt. We have been away for awhile, but we are back and better than ever with a new format and great stories. We pick back up with a great conversation with an amazing athlete, Stacy Hull. Stacy is a big part of Special Olympics Maryland and the Harford County community. In this episode, Stacy talks about her life, her job, and how she takes part in making Harford County a better place in which to live.

Happy New Year and it is great to be back! We start out 2019 with an athlete profile that focuses on Annu Singleton. His story is one that everyone should hear. His struggles growing up led him to become the amazing person that he is as well as an incredible athlete and ambassador. Let's get to know Annu!

In this episode, the M3 team introduces Chris Dooley, an athlete from the Eastern Shore of Maryland and they explore the upcoming healthy Expo with Nate Garland and Ron Freeman.

In this episode, the M3 team spends some time talking about the Junior Tennis Championship Center in Montgomery County. They also talk with a group of students from the Ohio State University who are here on a service mission to find out more about Special Olympics.

In this episode, the M3 crew talks with several of the Special Olympics Maryland athletes who have been selected to compete in the upcoming USA Games in Seattle.

In this episode, the M3 crew talks with several of the Special Olympics Maryland athletes who have been selected to compete in the upcoming USA Games in Seattle.

In this episode, the M3 crew talks with Steve Bennett, Frank Tewey, and Jeff Abell about the upcoming Law Enforcement Torch Run and the Maryland State Summer Games.

In this episode, the M3 crew talks with Marianne Shultz & Lisa Magness of North County High School in anne Arundel County about their Unified Tennis and bocce Programs.

Episode 12 - Brave In The Attempt - Interview with Professor Leah Aronhime In this episode, the M3 crew talks with Professor Leah Aronhime. Professor Aronhime is the Fashion Studio manager in the School of Design at Stevenson University. They have an interesting discussion about fashion and those with disabilities.

Episode 11 - Brave In The Attempt - Interview with Dr. Temple Grandin and Elaina Camacho In this episode, Candace Whiting has a conversation with Dr. Temple Grandin. Also, Adam and Jason talk with SOMD staffer, Julie Oltman and athelete Elaina Camacho. It's a jam packed show!

Episode 10 - Brave In The Attempt - Oh Those Crazy Super Plungers In this episode, Adam, Jason, and Candace talk with Rich Weddle and Mekenna Chadwich, two of the 2018 Super Plungers. You don't know what a super plunger is? Well, listen to this episode and you will find out!

Episode 09 - Brave In The Attempt - It's Getting Close to Plunge Time In this episode, Kira, Mike, and Adam get everyone psyched up for the upcoming 2018 Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge. We also hear from Greg Shipley, spokesperson for the Maryland State Police, along with Heather and Angie from Constellation Energy about their experiences as plungers.

Episode 08 - Interview with Beth Haller Ph.D In this episode, we discuss intellectual disabilities and how they are portrayed in TV and films with Dr. Beth Haller, the head of Mass Communications Graduate Studies at Towson University.

Episode 07 - The Whitings In this episode, we talk with The Whitings. Steve, the proud father of an athlete and staff member and Candace, an amazing athelete and global ambassador.

Episode 06 - 2017 Over The Edge In this episode, we talk with Lauren Gastley and Jesse Thompson about "Over The Edge", a new and exciting fundraiser being held in Bethesda.

Episode 05 - Softball Tourney and Coach Turgeon Interview In this episode, we talk with the coaches and athletes of SOMD who took part in the national Softball Tournament in Bismark, ND. Special Olympics athlete, Justin Hunsinger, also fulfills his dream of interviewing Coach Turgeon of the Maryland Terrapins.

Episode 04 - Brave In The Attempt Ted Talks part 2 On June 7th, prior to the Maryland State Games, SOMD held its first Brave In The Attempt Ted Talks. In this episode, we will hear 3 speeches that were presented that night by the athletes. This is Part 2 of that evening.

Episode 03 - Brave In The Attempt Ted Talks part 1 On June 7th, prior to the Maryland State Games, SOMD held its first Brave In The Attempt Ted Talks. In this episode, we will hear 3 speeches that were presented that night by the athletes. This is Part 1 of that evening.

Episode 02 - Law Enforcement Torch Run In this episode, Adam and Jason discuss the Law Enforcement Torch Run with their guests, Toni Duncan, Frank Tewey, along with Michael and Roxanne Heup.

Episode 01 - Introduction and Interview with Adam hays. In this premiere episode of Brave In The Attempt Maryland, we hear from President Jim Schmutz about the goal of Special Olympics. We also meet Jason Schriml and Adam Hays, the host of the podcast.