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On the eve of the Paris Olympics, Kara Goucher joins Ross to put their minds to the fans' dilemma - how do we celebrate the performances we see from the best athletes in the world while we struggle to trust their credibility amidst perverse incentives, suspicious behaviours and an anti-doping system we know is far from effective?Goucher is uniquely positioned to offer insights on this question: an elite athlete who reached the podium in global track and marathon events, she not only saw behind the secretive curtain of doping, but lived it as an athlete in the Nike Oregon Project. She eventually became a whistleblower, before transitioning into a new phase of her sporting life - a commentator for NBC, where she now brings track and field performances to life. But how does she compartmentalise the conflicting emotions of doubt and joy to interpret and promote the best performances ever achieved by athletes? She explains her views, talks candidly about the challenges of being a whistleblower, and how athletes should respond to the mistrust and skepticism directed towards them. Finally, she picks her three best events to watch from Paris, and even offers a potential surprise winner of the men's 1500m gold medal.Show notes:Become a Discourse member and join the conversation. Sign up with a donation here, at the Patron site, and get access to DiscourseKara's book, describing her life, career, and the practices at the NOP that led to her becoming a whistleblower Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DreamSong by Heidi Kraay Two children whose lives are disrupted by wildfire conjure a mythical sea creature as a way to restore hope. Playwright's Statement: Like many big ideas, the theme “Envisioning a Global Green New Deal” got me thinking from a childlike perspective in order to see into it more clearly and from the gut. Inspired by Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, I stuck onto the question—what is the future we want?—and gravitated toward her words that “we can be whatever we have the courage to see.” Producer - Jadyn Straigis AZ - Colette Dia BERRY - Farrah Grubman ** Moonbeams by Honor Morris More info at https://www.goucher.edu/theatre

The Pageant by Paula Cizmar Three friends meet in the future to plan the annual pageant to celebrate how the world came together and saved the environment from destruction. Playwright's Statement: Most of us know deep in our bones that we have to protect the earth, but what stops us is the hard work that must be put into the effort. Then there are the fear tactics used by certain politicians who say that climate change activists just want to take away our ice cream and our cars, and force us to ride around in high-speed trains “powered by unicorn tears.” But suppose we get to a place where everyone finally agrees to make change—and it happens? And it's successful! Imagine a future where we save the earth. That's where this play came from—a future where environmental justice wins Producer - Farrah Grubman GAIA - Aaliyah Dioses GAI-ETTE - Clare Sorensen GAIALEE- Kristen Wheeler * Unicorn Tears More info at https://www.goucher.edu/theatre

Human Invasion by Kristen Wheeler A new twist on the Martian invasion theme. As the play opens, three siblings, Azul, Illumi and Zircon meet for brunch… on Mars. Playwrights's Statement: One day, I was scrolling through social media and saw a post about a climate change protest and saw someone holding a sign that said, “There Is No Planet B.” Millionaires such as Elon Musk consider moving to Mars if the Earth gets destroyed. It's predicted that humans will continue to practice colonization on other planets. This play tells a dark-comedic story from a Martian's perspective. Producer - Michael Curry Cast: Azul - Riley Sellers Illumi - Han Levenson Zircon - Grace Quijano News Reporter - Walker Hall Human - Jamie Nguyen * Marching on Red Soil More info at https://www.goucher.edu/theatre

by Thomas Peterson This is a play about paying for climate action or paying for climate inaction; a play about who pays, and how. Producer - Allison Campbell Cast: Someone - Sam Rose Someone Else - James Mullooly More info at https://www.goucher.edu/theatre

by Nelson Diaz-Marcano Z is struggling with their chapter of the Book of Generations and seeks Mother's guidance and support. Playwright's Statement: What inspired me to write this play was the question of how I would envision a world in which the Green New Deal would exist. I couldn't see it. As a person obsessed with sci-fi and magic, the Green New Deal sounds too much like a deus ex machina device, a too-good-to-be-true solution to tie up loose ends. The only way I could make sense of the last four years and the Green New Deal was to see it as a narrative series made to entertain those who do not have to live it. And most importantly, to see what happens when your values and your art have to coexist. Producer - Kristen Wheeler Cast: Mother - Gracie Flippen Z - Jadyn Straigis More info at https://www.goucher.edu/theatre

by Keith Barker The Prime Minister rehearses an official apology for the effects of climate change, with the help of The Fixer, a political advisor. Playwright's Statement: This play came out of exchanges I've had with my uncle over the years. He is a fervent climate change denier who believes it is a hoax drummed up by lefty pinkos. This play is me writing out my disillusion by imagining a revelation about the climate crisis through the eyes of a Prime Minister who finds himself on the wrong side of history. Producer - Clare Sorensen Cast: Prime Minister - Rebecca Katz Fixer - Dexter Mello More info at https://www.goucher.edu/theatre

Meetings are a core part of our working lives, and yet studies have found that 50% of time spent in meetings is often wasted. When viewed as a whole that's often billions, if not trillions, of dollars wasted annually, which could be put to much better use. But why do we spend so much of our precious lives clogged up in a confetti of mediocre meetings?! With calendars full back-to-back often borne as a badge of importance, rather than being seen as a problem to tackle. Here to talk about meetings and their untapped potential for productivity and transformation is today's guest, Dr Carrie Goucher. Carrie is founder of Fewer, Faster, Bolder, an organisation which believes that meetings are a huge, wide space for improvement, and understands that they matter so much, because people spend so much time in them. In today's inspiring chat, we discuss the problems with meeting culture at the moment, and how we got to where we are. We also discuss what incredible meetings can look like, and how to create ones for yourself. Including practical steps on how to invite people, how to start a meeting, and how to capture what's discussed, agreed and parked up. As a successful entrepreneur herself, Carrie also kindly shares her advice for budding ecopreneurs: people with a passion and an idea that could deliver profit and purpose in the world. It's a meeting-transforming and impact-creating podchat.  Enjoy.

Torrey reviews the results for a Goucher college poll showing Baltimore City Mayor, Brandon Scott, in the lead for the upcoming primary election for Baltimore City Mayor. We examine the various angles of discussion, focusing on a critical difference between people with 4-year degrees and those without.  Carl Snowden, from the Caucus of African American Leaders, joins the program to discuss a push to rename the Key Bridge, based on the legacy of Francis Scott Key.

Ben Goessling fills in for Barreiro, he talks plenty of Vikings, and is joined by David LaVaque, Kara Goucher, and Chris Hine.

Ben Goessling fills in for Barreiro, he talks plenty of Vikings, and is joined by David LaVaque, Kara Goucher, and Chris Hine.

Daren is joined by Dave Goucher, the TV play-by-play voice of the Vegas Golden Knights (7:00). Goucher discusses where the Golden Knights are at this point in the season, explains what potential playoff matchup would intrigue him the most and talks about his journey from getting cut by BU's JV hockey team to an NHL broadcast booth. He goes back in time to talk about his days as the Boston Bruins radio announcer and how it prepared him for joining the Vegas Golden Knights for their first season as the TV voice of the team. Daren wraps up the episode discussing his top 5 Cinderella teams as the Stanley Cup Playoffs near. 

On today's show, we are talking with Kara Goucher author of “The Longest Race: Inside the Secret World of Abuse, Doping, and Deception on Nike's Elite Running Team”, which chronicles her ascent from Olympic aspirations to the Nike Oregon Project, led by Alberto Salazar, where she unveils a culture of abuse and doping, shedding light on the shadows of elite running.  Goucher's resilience and advocacy, despite corporate complicity, ignited a call for reform in the sport, offering a powerful narrative of empowerment and action. In this conversation, we talk about: the nature of Alberto Salazaar and the Oregon Project and what made the opportunity so appealing initially for athletes like Kara the value of taking responsibility and action to fix something that's wrong the fear of being a whistleblower and possibly ostracized by the running community her next act in the running community including broadcasting, podcasting, and ambassadorship among other important roles how she feels about the state of pro running and whether it's driven by cynicism or optimism  And more. I hope you tune in! Connect, Comment, Community The Longest Race Follow RunnersConnect on Instagram Join the Elite Treatment where you get first dibs on everything RTTT each month! Runners Connect Winner's Circle Facebook Community  RunnersConnect Facebook page GET EXPERT COACHING AT RUNNERSCONNECT! This week's show brought to you by: Fatty15 The benefits of Omega-3 fatty acids are widely espoused, and rightfully so, in almost every healthy diet in the world. The problem is that Omega-3 supplements face a lot of issues. From going rancid quickly to cheap forms not being absorbed. But thanks to Fatty15, now there's a better option. Fatty15's C15 omega-3 is made from a patented, oxidation-resistant form of pure C15 derived from plants. It's vegan-friendly, free of flavors, fillers, allergens or preservatives. Plus, independent studies have shown is has 3x the healthy-aging cell benefits of omega-3 or fish oil and that it's 3x better, broader, and safer than traditional omega-3. C15 works in multiple ways: It repairs age-related damage to cells, protects them from future breakdown, and boosts mitochondrial energy output. Fatty15 is on a mission to replenish your C15 levels and restore your long-term health. You can get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to fatty15.com/RTTT and using code RTTT at checkout for an additional 15% off your first order. Flagstaff Running Retreat Spots are starting to fill up fast for our 2024 summer running retreat in Flagstaff, AZ. Our retreats are the perfect combination of spectacular running, hands-on coaching, informative and fun training lessons, and unforgettable memories with runners just like you!  Whether you're looking for the chance to run along the grand canyon, experience some of the most picturesque trails in the US, or learn directly from our team of coaches and some of the foremost experts in strength, nutrition and biomechanics, our Flagstaff retreat is for you. Now, keep in mind these retreats ARE NOT for elite runners. They are for runners like you who love running and just want to improve.  Most of our attendees are between 40 to 70 years young and range in ability from Boston Qualifiers to those who are just getting started. To see all the accommodations, prices, photos, schedule and all other details, head to runnersconnect.net/flagstaff.

Welcome to the latest episode of SC Charter Chatter! In this insightful installment, we sit down with Jimmy Lamb, the founding board member of Goucher Charter Academy, a new charter school dedicated to serving students in grades 6-8. Join us as Jimmy shares the passion and vision behind the establishment of Goucher Academy, shedding light on the driving force behind creating an innovative educational option for families in the community.In this candid conversation, Jimmy delves into the challenges and triumphs of launching a new school, offering listeners a behind-the-scenes look at the dedication and hard work involved in bringing Goucher Academy to life. From the initial spark of the idea to navigating the intricacies of the educational landscape, Jimmy shares valuable insights into the journey of opening a school and the commitment required to make it a reality.Whether you're an education enthusiast, a parent exploring educational choices, or simply curious about the dynamic world of charter schools, this episode provides a compelling exploration of the motivations, struggles, and successes that come with founding a charter school like Goucher Academy. Tune in to SC Charter Chatter and join us in discovering the inspiring story of Goucher Charter Academy's inaugural year.Connect With SC Charter Chatter:Email the show at podcast@sccharterchatter.orgInstagramFacebookTwitterYouTube

Aaron Dante interviewed Angela Schaffer - Executive Director, The Fund for Education Abroad. We discussed how she went abroad during High School and college (she was the first person from her family to travel overseas). Going on those trips shaped who she is now and as the Executive Director, The Fund for Education Abroad she helps raise funds for college kids to see the world. Angela (Angie) Schaffer is an international educator, grants professional, and entrepreneur. Angie grew up in Baltimore City and was a first-generation college graduate. At Goucher College, where Angie earned a B.A. in International Relations, she served as Director of Sponsored Research and Corporate & Foundation Relations and Assistant Director of International Studies. Between her positions with Goucher, Angie served as Senior Director of Program Development at Cultural Vistas. Angie also served as ARO and Program Officer with TPG Cultural Exchange, a J-1 Teacher Visitor sponsor. She started her career in education abroad at the University of Maryland, and holds a Master of Arts degree in International Education Policy. Throughout her studies and career, Angela has focused on underrepresented students and issues that affect people in or from primarily urban areas. She has convinced many friends and colleagues to support efforts to establish scholarships and funding for young people to study abroad. She has written several articles about the value of experiential learning and exchange, and has led education abroad programs and workshops in Japan, India, and South Africa. In Summer 2019, Angie co-led a Fulbright-Hays Group Project Abroad for Baltimore-area educators to Rwanda and Mauritius. Bio from website Fund for Education Abroad

Carrie helps people transform meetings and meeting culture. She has redesigned how we meet for the collaborative era, crafting meetings that are honest, focused, supportive and energising. Carrie's PhD created an evidence-based framework for what underpins meeting success (spoiler alert: it's not having an agenda) and her research was described as 'game-changing for meeting science'.Topics covered: Why it's time for a new meeting philosophy Signs of a poor meeting culture that you might not spot ‘Best practice' for meetings that's just making things worse Carrie's top tips you can action straightawayCarrie is making her Mini e-course: Get your team out of meeting gridlock available for free to my listeners. Here is the discounted link:https://www.fewerfasterbolder.com/offers/2xFzoooP?coupon_code=VISIBLYDIFFERENTYou shouldn't need the code separately but if you do it's: VISIBLYDIFFERENTConnect with Carrie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carriebedingfield/And check out her FewerFasterBolder website: https://www.fewerfasterbolder.com/Edited by Steve Woodward at PodcastingEditor.com

Mike Semancik, Assistant Professor of Music and Director of the Goucher Choral Society and Orchestra, talks about the joy of ensemble musicianship, and the challenges of conducting during the pandemic.

Justin Klingman was named the third head coach in Goucher men's basketball history on April 10, 2023. Coach Klingman joined us via Zoom to discuss his philosophy on his upcoming season at Goucher.  He also shares a bit about his playing carear, his family, and some of the relationships he's formed.   Goucher Men's Besketball on IG Goucher Men's Basketball on Twitter

Maggie Montoya had no idea, as she rounded the final turn to the finish line, that she was about to break one of the more storied records in Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon history.Just as Duluth native Kara Goucher predicted earlier in the week, Montoya was about to break Goucher's own event record that she had set during the USA Half Marathon Championships in 2012.Montoya's time of 1:09:26 was 20 seconds faster than Goucher, ending the hometown hero's run at the top of the event's all-time leaderboard.Making her debut in Duluth, Montoya navigated the racecourse brilliantly in route to breaking her own PR by 40 seconds with a time of 1:09:26.Montoya kicks off Season 4 of our Gearing Up for Grandma's podcast to talk more about that record-breaking run and also what lies ahead in her running career.

On this edition of Midday on Higher Education, I speak with Kent Deveraux, who was appointed the President of Goucher College in Towson in 2019. Over the summer, his contract was extended to 2027. Facing the same kind of enrollment challenges that many private colleges around the country face, Goucher is opening up its campus to senior citizens who want to continue their life long learning in tandem with young undergraduates.Email us at midday@wypr.org, tweet us: @MiddayWYPR, or call us at 410-662-8780.

You can't have a Nobody Asked Us episode without a pet update. In the intro, Des gives in an update on her puppy Rivers, and Kara details the history that led to a Bearded Dragon joining the Goucher household. Hi Margot! Then, Des and Kara wade into the deep end to discuss recent track and field controversies involving New Gen Track & Field, potential hot weather at the US Marathon Trials in Orlando, and race bibs. Kara finds herself speaking for "The Man" (aka USATF) as Des tries to bring balance to the discussion about heat at the Trials. Who knows what the temps will be in Orlando in February, but we know it was a little frigid in hell on the day this was recorded ;).

This week on FOMO Sapiens, we continue our conversation with Kara Goucher - an acclaimed long-distance runner, two-time Olympian, and former member of the elite Nike Oregon Project. Join us as we discuss her new book "The Longest Race" and delve into her inspiring journey of self-discovery and independence. We're also joined by her co-author, acclaimed sports journalist Mary Pilon. Goucher, one of America's most distinguished long-distance runners, opens up about her time at the Oregon Project, the high-stakes and intense culture fostered by the high-profile Nike running team. She reveals the challenges she faced - a complex web of exploitation, high expectations, and a fight for her own identity within the fiercely competitive landscape. Hear first-hand about her tumultuous journey to the top, the resilience it took to overcome injuries, self-doubt, and the intense public scrutiny of being an Olympian. Discover how she navigated this difficult terrain and emerged stronger, finding her way back to her true self and standing strong in her independence. In "The Longest Race", Goucher unpacks these experiences with unflinching honesty, offering readers a rare glimpse into the life of an elite athlete. This episode isn't just about running; it's about the endurance of the human spirit and the power of self-belief. Whether you're an athlete, an aspiring runner, or anyone seeking to overcome personal challenges, this episode is brimming with invaluable insights. It speaks of resilience, determination, and the journey to independence that can inspire us all. Don't miss this fascinating exploration of Goucher's life beyond the race track. Remember, FOMO may be universal, but the courage to chase after what truly matters is within us all. Tune in this week on FOMO Sapiens! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on FOMO Sapiens, we sprint into the life of Kara Goucher - an acclaimed long-distance runner, two-time Olympian, former member of the elite Nike Oregon Project, and hernow a published author. Join us as we discuss her new book "The Longest Race" and delve into her inspiring journey of self-discovery and independence. We're also joined by her co-author, acclaimed spots journalist Mary PIlon.   Goucher, one of America's most distinguished long-distance runners, opens up about her time at the Oregon Project, the high-stakes and intense culture fostered by the high-profile Nike running team. She reveals the challenges she faced - a complex web of exploitation, high expectations, and a fight for her own identity within the fiercely competitive landscape. Hear first-hand about her tumultuous journey to the top, the resilience it took to overcome injuries, self-doubt, and the intense public scrutiny of being an Olympian. Discover how she navigated this difficult terrain and emerged stronger, finding her way back to her true self and standing strong in her independence. In "The Longest Race", Goucher unpacks these experiences with unflinching honesty, offering readers a rare glimpse into the life of an elite athlete. This episode isn't just about running; it's about the endurance of the human spirit and the power of self-belief. Whether you're an athlete, an aspiring runner, or anyone seeking to overcome personal challenges, this episode is brimming with invaluable insights. It speaks of resilience, determination, and the journey to independence that can inspire us all. Don't miss this fascinating exploration of Goucher's life beyond the race track. Remember, FOMO may be universal, but the courage to chase after what truly matters is within us all. Tune in this week on FOMO Sapiens! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we're talking about problems and potential at Maryland's prisons. The Goucher Prison Education Partnership was formed in 2012 to bring Goucher College instructors into correctional facilities to teach the same liberal arts classes they offer on Goucher's Towson campus. Back in 2014, Tom spent the day at the MD Correctional Institution for Women, and the Jessup Correctional Institution for Men, observing classes and speaking with faculty, staff and students in the program. Eliza Cornejo joined Tom. She began working with the Goucher Prison Education Partnership as a tutor back in 2014 when she was a student at Goucher. She is now the Executive Director of GPEP.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kara Goucher has come a long way from running up and down the hills of Duluth, Minnesota as a teenager. Goucher is a two-time Olympian and medal-winning marathoner. Her new book, “The Longest Race,” details her rise from her first race at six years old, to becoming a decorated runner. Goucher is known as much for her elite athleticism as she is for holding powerful people to account in the sports world. She spoke with MPR News host Emily Bright.

Christopher recounts his weekend trek searching for wildflowers, both hosts discuss recent nonfiction reads (Reeve's Of Boys and Men, Goucher's The Longest Race), and June Lake Giant Janet Hunt lays out the upcoming June Lake Jam Fest (and more).

On this week's 51%, we speak with long-distance runner and two-time Olympian Kara Goucher about her daring new memoir, The Longest Race: Inside the Secret World of Abuse, Doping, and Deception on Nike's Elite Running Team. A former member of Nike's fallen Oregon Project, Goucher sheds light on the toxic culture and predatory leadership she says she faced from the team's disgraced running coach, Alberto Salazar. Salazar was banned from the sport for life in 2021 following a sexual misconduct investigation by the U.S. Center for SafeSport. In her new memoir, Goucher publicly identifies herself as the woman behind those allegations for the first time. Guest: Kara Goucher, two-time Olympian and author of The Longest Race: Inside the Secret World of Abuse, Doping, and Deception on Nike's Elite Running Team 51% is a national production of WAMC Northeast Public Radio in Albany, New York. Our host is Jesse King, our associate producer is Jody Cowan, our executive producer is Dr. Alan Chartock, and our theme is “Lolita” by the Albany-based artist Girl Blue.

Jonah's rank wonkishness reaches a new extreme on today's rantin', ravin', ramblin' Ruminant. After beginning with a diatribe on the Dominion voting lawsuit, he redirects his ire toward cancel culture and the irritating endurance of both-sidesism. Without regard for time (or the suffering of his RA), he closes with some nerdtastic thoughts on the nature of liberalism, the irresponsibility of student loan relief, and the terrifying world of estate law.Show Notes:- Jonah: “Donald Trump's Megaphone”- Jonah's Goucher reunion on CNN- The “truth” about Trump's support for cancel culture- Wednesday's G-File- Justice Thomas' dissent in Hudson v. McMillian

Daren is joined by Dave Goucher and Gary Lawless for a roundtable that covers a heck of a lot, including the state of the Vegas Golden Knights and whether or not the injury bug will once again keep the club from reaching its full potential. Goucher and Lawless are both convinced that the Bruins will represent the Eastern Conference in the Stanley Cup Final and they look at potential players that they could add at the deadline to bolster the roster. They discuss the winning formula in Winnipeg, the struggling Islanders, this year's trade market and try to project what Connor McDavid's numbers will look like when it's all said and done. 

Julie Goucher's Italian ancestors come from Sicily. In this episode we discuss migration, where to find records, her Orlando one name study, suggested resources and much more.   There is an accompanying blog post with a downloadable guide full of tips and resources on https://emmacox.co.uk/blog

Piper and Cira Pace Malta speak with  college equestrian coaches Jen Smith of Goucher College and Grace Bridges of Baylor University about their teams and what to expect if you want to ride in college. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid Horse and Cira Pace MaltaGuest: Jen Smith has been the Director of the Equestrian Program at Goucher College in Towson, Maryland since 2013. Jen graduated from Lynchburg College in 2005 with a B.A. in Communications and has been with Goucher since 2007. Since that time, Jen has guided the Goucher Equestrian program to 10 consecutive Regional Championship Titles, and five National Championships. Jen also designed and implemented the Equine Studies academic program at Goucher. Jen serves on the boards of both the American National Riding Commission (ANRC) and the Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association (IHSA), and is the IHSA Zone 4 Region 1 President.Guest: Grace Bridges is in the midst of her second season as the Baylor University Equestrian Assistant Jumping Seat Coach after being hired in July 2021. In the 2021-22 season, Grace helped the Baylor team to a number 6 final national ranking and an NCEA Quarter Finals appearance. Grace assisted in Baylor's 7-8 overall record and third-place finish in the Big 12 after Baylor went 1-1 at the 2022 Big 12 Championship. In her first 18 months, Grace has coached her athletes to multiple Big 12 and NCEA Rider of the Month awards and multiple All-Big 12 and NCEA All American selections as well. Grace was a standout student-athlete at the University of Georgia, graduating with honors in May 2020 with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration with concentrations in Management and Sports Management as well as earning the Excellence in Management Award from the Terry College of Business. Grace was also a two-time All-SEC First Team selection and two-time NCEA All American selection in Flat. Grace compiled five Most Outstanding Performer rides and was part of two SEC Championship squads during her time in Georgia. Additionally, Grace holds the NCEA record for individual Flat score in a single meet with a 99. In between her undergraduate career and the beginning of her coaching career, Grace was a working student for Kat Mulkey of Four Seasons Farm and Carly Anthony of Carly Anthony Show Jumping and then ventured into a professional riding job for Ron Danta and Danny Robertshaw of Beaver River Farm. Title Sponsor: Taylor, Harris Insurance ServicesSubscribe To: The Plaid Horse MagazineSponsors: Purina Animal Nutrition, Pacific Coast Horse Shows Association, America Cryo, LAURACEA, American Stalls, BoneKare, Show Strides Book Series, Online Equestrian College Courses, With Purpose: The Balmoral Standard, and American Equestrian School

If this title doesn't appeal to you because you have meetings nailed - we want to talk to you! There isn't a person or company we speak to that isn't feeling the pain of meeting gridlock in this post pandemic hybrid working world. It is for this reason we were thrilled to have Dr Carrie Goucher join us and share what she has learnt during her PhD at Cambridge University on this juicy subject. Sam and I literally spent the time picking Carrie's brain on all the things meetings.  And it is all here for you to listen to!We focussed on how to make a meeting successful - which, given we spend so much of our precious time in meetings, is pretty darn important to move a business forward at pace. Carrie has also agreed to come back and talk about changing meeting culture in a company. We hope you learn as much as we did!Additional Information:You can find the link to the e-course mentioned by Carrie below. It is released on 31st January 2023 and is available now for pre-order: https://www.fewerfasterbolder.com/fewerfasterbolderecoursePre-orders already receive 50% discount, but Get Amplified podcast listeners can get a further 20% off with the code:  GETAMPLIFIED-MEETINGSIf you are interested in some of the other resources mentioned by Carrie such as the invitation template and the capture canvas (no sign in or email address needed), you can find them here: www.fewerfasterbolder.com/resources

Dave Goucher, the television voice of the Vegas Golden Knights, joined the show to discuss the state of the Golden Knights ahead of tonight's matchup with the Boston Bruins, Bruce Cassidy's time with the Bruins and his impact on the Golden Knights, the play of Patrice Bergeron, how Las Vegas has embraced Golden Knights hockey, the status of Golden Knights forward Jack Eichel, and Goucher's life outside of the broadcast booth.

Dave Goucher, the television voice of the Vegas Golden Knights, joined Gresh and Keefe to discuss the state of the Golden Knights ahead of tonight's matchup with the Boston Bruins, Bruce Cassidy's time with the Bruins and his impact on the Golden Knights, the play of Patrice Bergeron, how Las Vegas has embraced Golden Knights hockey, the status of Golden Knights forward Jack Eichel, and Goucher's life outside of the broadcast booth.

Our focus  is  a higher education program inside 2  prisons in  Maryland: a women's facility and a men's.  Our guests are: Eliza Cornejo, Executive Director of the partnership and Ramieka Robinson-Peoples, a former GPEP student finishing her B.A. at Goucher.

11-15-22 Tonight we're headed to Illinois to talk with Luke Goucher and Carson Souza, proprietor and head brewer/meadmaker at Obscurity Brewing and Mead. Obscurity Brewing and Mead was founded 6 years ago, and has been open for the last 2.5 years, with Obscurity Mead Hall being open for about 1.5 years. The brewery side is a brew pub in Illinois that features would class Beer, BBQ, and Braggots. They focus on making the best product they can. The Mead Hall is a small niche tasting room with production. They specialize in ciders, still meads, sparkling session meads, and pyments. Or basically anything they can get weird with. Luke Goucher is a real estate tycoon, restauranteur, and commercial banker with the absolute love and passion for mead and craft beer. He is an alumni of Augustana University. Luke grew up in the northern suburbs of Chicago. It's his visionary sight that brought along Obscurity as well as many other things. Father and husband, he never sleeps trying to see the bigger picture. Carson Souza grew up in New Jersey and went to college for music. But he never left food and beverage the whole time. He's been a commercial brewer for the last 15 years on and off. Luke actually got him fermenting mead. His passion grew from there. This player will show the most recent show, and when we're live, will play the live feed. If you are calling in, please turn off the player sound, so we don't get feedback.[break] [break]Click here to see a playable list of all our episodes! Sponsor: Honnibrook Craft Meadery. Rated the very best winery in Colorado! Visit our state-of-the-art meadery and tasting room south of downtown Castle Rock, Colorado, in a converted man cave. Mention the Got Mead Podcast this month for a free draft taster!  Google H-O-N-N-I Brook for hours and directions. They love visitors!  www.honnibrook.com If you want to ask your mead making questions, you can call us at 803-443-MEAD (6323) or send us a question via email, or via Twitter @GotmeadNow and we'll tackle it online! 9PM EDT/6PM PDT Join us on live chat during the show Bring your questions and your mead, and let's talk mead! You can call us at 803-443-MEAD (6323), or Skype us at meadwench (please friend me first and say you're a listener, I get tons of Skype spam), or tweet to @gotmeadnow. Upcoming Shows November 29 - Manny Elgarresta - Mangrove honey and mead making challenge Show links and notes Let There Be Melomels by Rob Ratliff The Big Book of Mead Recipes by Rob Ratliff Let There Be Session Meads by Rob Ratliff Upcoming Events Nov 15 - Moonjoy Meadery and Bottle Shop, Durham, NC - Mead n' Make: Quirky Tarot Nov 16 - KingView Mead, Lebanon, PA - Name that Tune and Trivia Night Nov 18 - Bragging Rooster Beer and Mead, Warrenton, NC - Flannel Party! Nov 19 - Starrlight Meadery, Pittsboro, NC - Getting Ready for Turkey Day - mead and Thanksgiving food pairing Nov 19 - Moonjoy Meadery, Lenoir, NC - Mead and Mindfulness Nov 23 - Bootleg Hill Honey Mead, Davenport, IA - Jim & Leigh Acoustic Nov 23 - Haley's Honey Meadery, Fredericksburg, VA - Thanksgiving Food and Mead Baskets Nov 24 - Batch Mead, Temecula, CA - Temecula Turkey Trot - Harvest Honey Run 5k Nov 26 - Honey & Hops Brew Works, Front Royal, VA - Music & Mead - Featuring: Gunner Heathe Nov 26 - Graham Ordinary, Bedford, VA - Drink Mead, Bee Thankful Nov 26 - Wyrd Leather and Mead, Portland, OR - Small Business Saturday Nov 27 - Wildflyer Mead, Navasota, TX - Goat Yoga! Nov 27 - Batch Mead, Temecula, CA - Holiday Artisan Market - Sip and Shop Dec 1 - Hierophant Mead, Mead, WA - Spokane Valley Winter Market Dec 3 - For You Brewing Supplies, Terre Haute, IN - Mead Competition Dec 3 - Starrlight Meadery, Pittsboro, NC - Community Solstice Party Dec 4 - Starrlight Mead, Pittsboro, NC - Holiday Pop Up Market Dec 7 - Over the Moon Farmstead, Pittsfield,

Our focus  is  a higher education program inside 2  prisons in  Maryland: a women's facility and a men's.  Our guests are: Eliza Cornejo, Executive Director of the partnership and Ramieka Robinson-Peoples, a former GPEP student finishing her B.A. at Goucher.

This week host Tim Kail is joined by Web Services Training & Support Manager Emily Goucher. They discuss Emily's 18 year career at SLC, the changes she's experienced professionally and personally, her time as a SLC student, the future of IT and the library, and more. Follow The SLC Library on Facebook and Instagram @SLCLibrary. Visit the Library's website at www.sarahlawrence.edu/library. Visit the Learning Commons website at https://www.sarahlawrence.edu/library/learningcommons/ Thank you for listening.

Since 2012, the Goucher Prison Education Partnership has offered college courses to men and women at two Maryland prisons. Executive Director Eliza Cornejo describes how Goucher stays in touch even after participants leave prison to help them continue their studies or find work. And William Freeman, a graduate, now pursuing a Master's degree from Johns Hopkins University, says signing up for GPEP was a no-brainer, "One, I had the time, and two, there were other individuals who were in close proximity to me that I could witness on any day studying in small groups. And I used to see the level of intent and purpose that they seemed to have with the material and with one another, and I wanted it." Watch Freeman's 2020 Commencement speech here. Information about the Gala 10th Anniversary event Nov. 11 can be found here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode features Luke Goucher and Carson Souza of Obscurity Mead Hall & Cidery. Obscurity started with friends getting together and having a passion for beer. Carson had already been in the brewing industry for 10 years as a commercial brewer at a vegan brewery. Luke and Carson decided to get a little wild and play with mead as well. A adventure was born in the cornfields of the far west suburbs of Chicago. Mead was a challenge for Carson so he jumped right in. Luke and Carson flew around the country to check out some of the best mead makers and learn from their successes. This episode is a master class on brewing, fermenting and business. Obscurity is creating many tremendous expressions. Enjoy as we sample through their story. 21 S Main St, Elburn, IL 60119 - 630-320-2255 - www.drinkobscurity.com - Facebook Highlights from our discussion: Meadcon 2022 Braggot Viking Braggot Company Rabbits Foot Meadery B. Nektar Meadery National Honey Board Charm City Meadworks

Since 2012, the Goucher Prison Education Partnership has offered college courses to men and women at two Maryland prisons. Executive Director Eliza Cornejo describes how Goucher stays in touch even after participants leave prison to help them continue their studies or find work.  And William Freeman, a graduate, now pursuing a Master's degree from Johns Hopkins University, says signing up for GPEP was a no-brainer, "One, I had the time, and two, there were other individuals who were in close proximity to me that I could witness on any day studying in small groups. And I used to see the level of intent and purpose that they seemed to have with the material and with one another, and I wanted it." Watch Freeman's 2020 Commencement speech here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the fourth hour of the morning show, Andrew Langer and Julie Gunlock talked to Goucher College's Mileah Kromer about the upcoming Maryland primary and ABC7's Kevin Lewis about MoCo church fires. They also discussed summer camps bringing back masking OUTDOORS and critter news about an HOA full of Karens trying to punish a mourning woman who liked to feed the neighborhood ducks. For more coverage on the issues that matter to you, visit www.WMAL.com, download the WMAL app or tune in live on WMAL-FM 105.9 FM from 5-9 AM ET. To join the conversation, check us out on Twitter: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @Jgunlock,and @patrickpinkfile. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Midday begins today with a look at the first part of a new Goucher Poll, conducted in collaboration with The Baltimore Banner and WYPR, that takes the pulse of the Maryland electorate, with just 10 days to go before early voting begins in the 2022 statewide primary elections. The Goucher College Poll was conducted by telephone from June 15 to 19, 2022. It surveyed 502 registered Democrats and 507 registered Republicans living in Maryland and has a margin of sampling error of plus or minus 4.4 percent.  Joining Tom to help unpack some of the key findings in the new poll are two astute observers of Maryland politics:Mileah Kromeris director of the Sarah T. Hughes Field Politics Centerat Goucher College, which runs the Goucher Poll. She is also an Assistant Professor in the the Department of Political Science and International Relations at Goucher. Pamela Wood is the Maryland politics and government reporter at The Baltimore Banner. They join us on Zoom. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new Goucher poll about the state of the city was released. The guys discuss the surprising results

2: Michael Goucher This case takes place in Bailey's hometown in north eastern Pennsylvania. This episode contains explicit content. As a reminder, we are still perfecting our craft. Please be kind (and don't be evil!). LGBTQ+ RESOURCES: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ https://www.equalityfederation.org/ https://www.glsen.org/ https://modernmilitary.org/ CASE SOURCES: http://monroecountyda.com/firstassistant/commonwealth-v-ian-seagraves-and-shawn-freemore/ https://casetext.com/case/freemore-v-commonwealth https://www.wfmz.com/news/murder-suspect-testifies-to-set-record-straight-for-jury/article_25df3fc6-5044-55d6-b4f8-a040ae24084b.html https://amp.poconorecord.com/amp/44241538007 https://unfinishedlivesblog.com/2009/03/30/michael-scott-goucher-and-the-deadly-web-of-homophobia/ SOCIALS: Instagram & Twitter: @puzzlingpod @tiffeppxo @bailmcq Facebook: puzzling podcast Email address: puzzlingpod@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tiffany-epp/support

Masks are now optional in Baltimore City Public Schools. The state's COVID positivity rate continues to go down. The latest Goucher poll shows Marylanders are feeling more than a pinch from recent price increases. Baltimore County's executive promises no tax increases in the coming year. And a doctor gives advice on how to treat back pain without opioids. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chelsea Goucher has risen from the ashes like a phoenix. She ascended from being an employee at the chamber of commerce to running two companies. Now, it's time to start telling her story. In order for her to do that she has to come from an incredibly authentic place. That's why she desires to release her fear of judgement. Listen and see if Chelsea is ready to shine more as her true authentic self in Episode #29 of the Drop Your Baggage Podcast. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/charleswoolfork/support

Episode Topic: In this episode of Not Just A Transaction, hosts Nick Prefontaine and Zachary Beach speak with Greg and Cami Goucher of Mingo Properties. They explain how they help home buyers and sellers lock in equity and get the most out of a property with a terms deal. Greg and Cami also share what makes a buyer a good fit for their lease-purchase contracts. Glossary of Special Terms Used in this Episode: Lease Option – An agreement between a homeowner and a renter that gives a renter the option to purchase the rented property during or at the end of the rental period. What you'll learn about in this episode: Why did Cami and Greg quit their W2 jobs to pursue terms real estate How a buyer can lock in their equity at the beginning of a deal What are the benefits of a lease purchase for a home seller How sellers can get the most out of a property by doing a lease-purchase deal What would make a buyer not a good fit for a lease-purchase contract with Mingo Properties Resources: Website: http://mingoproperties.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mingo.properties/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mingo.properties/ Additional Resources: Pre Property Solutions website: https://www.prepropertysolutions.com/ Contact Us: https://www.prepropertysolutions.com/contact/ Greg and Cami's Bio: Greg and Cami are real estate investors in Ohio and are Co-Founders of Mingo Properties. They understand that life brings challenges that we cannot always foresee. They have experienced divorce, blending a family, being adult learners, and financial challenges. Last year they both left their full-time W2's to pursue their entrepreneurial dream. They bring empathy, compassion, and honesty to their business and those they work with. Greg and Cami are also certified coaches for Smart Real Estate and coach others in the Terms Real Estate niche. Nick's Bio: In 2003, Nick Prefontaine was in a snowboarding accident that left him in a coma for over 3 weeks. The doctors told his parents that he probably wouldn't walk, talk, or eat on his own again. Less than 3 months later, he was running out of Franciscan Children's hospital. Now Nick speaks to groups that benefit from his message of overcoming adversity. Nick grew up in the real estate industry and got started at an early age. Most notably, he was knocking on Pre-Foreclosure doors at 16, doing up to 50 doors a day. This experience helped shape Nick's real estate career. When someone opens the door you better have something compelling to say. Now, Nick specializes in working with lease purchase buyers to get them into a home and on the path to home ownership. That includes working with them throughout the entire deal which ends in them being able to get their own loan. Getting buyers to the finish line is something Nick and the entire Pre Property Solutions team take pride in. That is something that separates them from their competition. Regardless of a buyer's credit situation, he looks at their complete financial picture and comes up with a plan to get them into a home. Zachary's Bio: Zachary is an Amazon Best-Selling Author of The New Rules of Real Estate Investing and revised edition of Real Estate On Your Terms. He has been an authority in real estate for 7 years now and has personally completed hundreds of real estate transactions and has mentored investors to complete thousands of transactions. At the age of 25, Zachary decided to leave the world of bartending and personally training and jump into the family business. Now he is an equal partner and runs the acquisitions department, focusing on helping sellers accomplish their goal of selling their property. If Zachary is not working, you will find enjoying the outdoors or spending time with his wife Kayla and two kids Remi and Bellamy. His passion for family and business is what keeps him motivated and excited to take on each day.

Filled to the brim with scandal, murder, and historic characters ranging from Queen Victoria to Thomas Edison to Wyatt Earp, the history behind the Golden Gate Villa is nothing to scoff at.  In 1907 Santa Cruz was served a salacious historic scandal resulting in a horrific tragedy...leaving the house rumored to be haunted in its wake. Buy some merch and support the podcast! https://www.crimesandwitchdemeanors.com/shop  Follow the Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crimesandwitchdemeanors Submit your feedback or personal stories to contact@crimesandwitchdemeanors.com  Like The Podcast on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/crimesandwitchdemeanors  Visit the website: https://www.crimesandwitchdemeanors.com  Episode Transcript: Available below the sources in the show notes   SOURCES:   7 Dec 1907, Page 1—Santa Cruz Evening News at Newspapers.com. (n.d.). Newspapers.Com. Retrieved September 14, 2021, from http://www.newspapers.com/image/?clipping_id=4203848&fcfToken=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJmcmVlLXZpZXctaWQiOjU1Mzc5MDMzLCJpYXQiOjE2MzE2MjAzMTAsImV4cCI6MTYzMTcwNjcxMH0.RvcF17nCqc3CPgInOgE9pYOuOODX01oAtIjpmA0sC0A     Clipped From Oroville Daily Register. (1907, November 18). Oroville Daily Register, 1.     Dormanen, S. (n.d.). The Golden Gate Villa. Santa Cruz Public Libraries. Retrieved September 10, 2021, from https://history.santacruzpl.org/omeka/files/original/dac12ae750afce922632b1d9a1f17930.pdf     Frank McLaughlin Kills Daughter and Himself at Santa Cruz: Bullet and Poison Used. (1907, November 17). The San Francisco Call, 17–18.     Golden Gate Villa. (2021). In Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Golden_Gate_Villa&oldid=1023021509     Metroactive Features | The Haunting of Santa Cruz. (n.d.). Retrieved September 12, 2021, from http://www.metroactive.com/papers/cruz/10.29.03/haunting-0344.html     Poverty Pitiful at the End. (1907, November 19). Santa Cruz Sentinel, 2.     Sweet House Dreams: Golden Gate Villa, 1891 Queen Anne Victorian in Santa Cruz, California. (n.d.). Sweet House Dreams. Retrieved September 10, 2021, from http://sweethousedreams.blogspot.com/2018/06/golden-gate-villa-1891-queen-anne.html     Tom Brezsny. (2012, October 18). Golden Gate Villa—924 Third Street Santa Cruz California—Lavishly ornamented victorian. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_jd72cnY_6E   Transcript: Hello, and welcome to Crimes and Witch Demeanors, the paranormal podcast where we go beyond the Wikipedia page and delve into historic sources to find the truth behind your favorite ghostly tales.  I'm your host and loveable librarian – Joshua Spellman.   Today we have a very exciting ghost story filled to the brim with scandal, murder, and historic characters ranging from Thomas Edison to Wyatt Earp the outlaw but even these prominent figure are obscured by today's ghostly tale.  Trust me, it's juicy, and we have all the gossipy progressive-era tabloids to prove it.  And boy, are some of these newspapers gorgeous, so make sure to check them out on the podcast Instagram.    Also thank you to everyone who purchased some merch from the shop!  You are true bibli-ahh-graphers!  If you want to support the podcast please go ahead and grab something for youself, crimesandwitchdemeanors.com link in the description!   So, anyway, you're here for the salacious historic scandal and the modern haunts that resulted from it.  So put on your sunnies, grab a parasol, we're headed to Santa Cruz and learning the legend behind the Golden Gate Villa and the tragedy that transpired there…       Considered one of the most historically significant homes in all of California, Golden Gate villa is perched atop Santa Cruz's historic Beach Hill neighborhood.  It's face is painted a buttery gold with a bright orchid trim; cheerful colors that belie it's dark and twisted past.   Major Frank McLaughlin was born sometime around 1840.  During his early career he served on the police force in Newark, New Jersey and developed a life-long friendship with esteemed inventor Thomas Edison.  He fought with Union forces briefly during the Civil War, but his stint was brief and it's unlikely this is where he earned his military title.  Instead, it is thought he achieved it from his later activity with the California state militia.   McLaughlin became an engineer on the Pacific Railroad, helping to lay tracks across the plains and the Wild West.  In the Wild West he earned quite the reputation, known as “one of the quickest men on the frontier” and was one of only a handful of men to ever challenge Wyatt Earp and live to tell the tale.   In 1877, McLaughlin returned to the East coast where he began to court a New Jersey widow by the name of ­­­­Margaret Loomis.  During this period Thomas Edison was developing the incandescent light bulb but ran into trouble finding a dependable source of platinum to use as filaments.  Without this precious metal, he would not be able to market his invention.   McLaughlin suggested that Edison source from the Feather River in California, as McLaughlin heard that there had been a find there.  Upon this suggestion, Edison commissioned McLaughlin to head out west and prospect for the mineral.  Before he did so, McLaughlin married Margaret Loomis and adopted her young daughter Agnes.   Like with most of his endeavors, McLaughlin went all-in.  It was said that he "never settled for the petite when the mammoth was available" and his exploits in Butte county were no exception.  He soon earned the title “King of Feather” for his domination of the river where his sights quickly turned from platinum to gold.  He soon began to make a fortune, but he was smart never to invest his own money – instead he organized companies he would manage giving himself a hefty salary.   During this time McLaughlin commissioned San Francisco architect Thomas J. Welsh to design a home for Margaret and Agnes to escape the brutal summer heat.  McLaughlin instructed Welsh to "spare no expense in making Golden Gate Villa the showplace of Santa Cruz” – and that he did.  The mansion was named the after Golden Gate Mining Company, which managed the operations back in Feather, and provided all the funds for his lavish home.  Naturally, being friends with Thomas Edison, the home was outfitted with the newest luxury available – electricity.   The home was magnificent and the McLaughlin's hosted many events including costume parties, magic shows, musicals, fireworks displays, and the first moving picture ever shown in Santa Cruz.  Agnes became a figure of note in the local community and was pronounced as “indescribably pretty”, a “petite beauty with rose leaf complexion”, and as the “ideal American girl” by a number of publications.  Perhaps it's no wonder the focal piece of the Golden Gate Villa is a gigantic stained glass portrait of a young woman reaching to pick an apple blossomed branch.  Rumour has it that McLaughlin cut some of Agnes' hair to be mixed in with the color of the glass.  Despite Agnes's earthly beauty and love of parties and extravagance, she regularly attended mass with her dog…who she often sprayed with expensive cologne.  Agnes had never married, though she almost did once.  She was engaged to a man named Sam Rucker, and while the invitations to the ceremony were sent nothing ever came of it.    While the McLaughlin women lived in luxury in Santa Cruz, McLaughlin was busy with various endeavors: From olive orchards to orange groves, to a 9-mile tunnel at Big Bend, a 30-mile flume for the hydraulic mine, and funding development in the area, McLaughlin was quickly amassing a fortune.  However, his biggest endeavor was to divert the water of the Feather so that gold could be mined from the river bed.   Receiving letters of recommendation from Thomas Edison, the governor, and two California state senators, McLaughlin travelled to London to try and secure investors.  He was charming, as usual, and made such an impression that the newspapers declared that “Not since Benjamin Franklin had an American made such an impression on English society”  McLaughlin seemed to have luck in all of his projects and this trip was no different – due to a misunderstanding he came home with $12 million in funds…a great deal more than he planned or ever dare thought to get.   However, the project itself would not see the same luck.  The project took four years to complete the end resulting in a 7,000 foot long canal and a retaining wall twelve feet wide and twenty feet high.  It became one of the greatest mining feats of the era and Thomas Edison, McLaughlin's chum, provided the first electric lights ever to be used on a construction site as the workers labored all hours of the day.   When the water was diverted and the riverbed dry, McLaughlin was the first to take his shovel to the dirt.  While he struck gold in London, much like the river, this project would soon run dry.  McLaughlin was sure that he would make a 100 million return on the initial 12 million invested but the project ended in catastrophe.  Instead of hitting gold, he hit bankruptcy.  All they found were small gold nuggets, old rusty picks, and buckets.   It turns out that McLaughlin was 50 years too late. Half a century earlier, 49ers diverted the same river with a simple wooden flume, exhausting all the gold in the area and walking away with a fortune.  The locals of the area knew this, and knew that McLaughlin's project was doomed from the start but decided to keep it a secret to watch the man go down in flames.   Like his previous project, McLaughlin declined to invest any of his own money, and upon learning this, the English investors were furious.  They found out that McLaughlin had lost no money at all, and was paying himself a generous salary.  Queen Victoria herself launched an investigation and sent Scotland Yard to investigate. However, when the agent arrived, he was scared off by McLaughlin who wasn't afraid to wave his pistol about…he did survive an encounter with Wyatt Earp, a timid Englishman was nothing to him.   McLaughlin soon got into politics, earning quite the reputation as a staunch frontiersman and capitalist though he never held office he became chair of California's Republican State Central Committee during the 1896 presidential campaign and was credited with carrying the whole state for McKinley.  In fact, McLaughlin was offered a seat in McKinley's cabinet though he declined, just as he declined to run for governor despite the pleas of the people.   Mrs. Margaret McLaughlin died in on November 16, 1905, turning Frank into a widower and leaving her daughter Agnes behind.  On that same date in 1907, Agnes attended an early mass in memory of her mother.  After returning home, Agnes retired to her bedroom in the tower to take a nap.  While Agnes slept someone entered her room unnoticed, pressed a 44 caliber pistol to her temple, and fired.   Knowing that his step-daughter was sleeping, Major Frank McLaughlin set their maid out on an errand before going upstairs and murdering his beloved step-daughter.  Shortly after the deed was done, McLaughlin called his banker William Jeter and urged him to come to the home immediately.  Jeter was preoccupied and could not come but McLaughlin insisted shouting "You must come at once. I have just killed my Bob (his pet name for Agnes) and I am going to kill myself.”   And he did.  He ingest a fatal dose of potassium cyanide, dying just as his friend arrived.  To everyone's shock…Agnes had survived…at least for the time being.  While she survived the initial wound at the hands of the Major, she succumbed to her injuries at 6:30 that evening.   Newspapers published salacious headlines for weeks that ran alongside the obituary that McLaughlin had penned himself.  The tragedy was naturally a hit with the media being full of scandal and intrigue as it was.  McLaughlin for the most part was an incredibly popular and well-liked man and the thought of this crime was nearly inconceivable.  Why…how on earth could he do such a thing?   You see, this was not just a random act of violence or a crime of passion.  It was not executed on a whim.  No, the Major had been meticulously planning the did for months which he outlined in the documents he left to Jeter including farewell letters to friends and family, instructions, and an explanation for his crime.   It turns out that McLaughlin was beginning to suffer financially, though he kept it hidden from everyone.  Major McLaughlin feared falling into poverty and being unable to provide for his step-daughter that he loved so dearly.  He wrote in his letter “"To leave my darling child helpless and penniless would be unnatural and so I take her with me to our loved one. She is the very last one who could face this world alone.”   However, at the inquest it was revealed that he could have liquidated his estate and had a large surplus to spare – hardly leaving him or Agnes impoverished.  Some supposed he was simply embarrassed by his failure at Feather River, his reputation shattered by the incident.  However, no rationalization could really explain why he did what he did.   Though whispers around Santa Cruz gave wind to a new theory.  Many thought it strange that after Mrs. McLaughlin's death that Agnes continued to live with the Major since she was not of blood relation to him.  The fact that she had remained unmarried well into her thirties also didn't quite sit right with the local community.  In fact, they could recall that many years prior announcements of Agnes' marriage to Sam Rucker were sent out but that the wedding was cancelled at the last moment…presumably because the Major couldn't bear to see her married to another man.   Then, a man by the name of Christian R. Wolters, a prosperous merchant in the city, stepped forward claiming that the was secretly engaged to Agnes at the time of her murder…making it hard to believe that Major Frank McLaughlin couldn't stand to see his step-daughter fall into poverty when she would be well-provided for by her would-be husband.   Regardless of his motivations, whether the Major was truly in love with his step-daughter or whether he just could not stand the thought of aging alone in the villa without a family he wrote in his letter “I love her so and so I take her with me”  In a letter to the family doctor, F.E. Morgan, McLaughlin wrote  “Please see that we are not cut up, at least that my pure sweet child is not” and on the outside of the envelope he had written “Dear Doc. Please do me one last favor and chloroform our old cat”   And so, the mystery remains.  However, inside the confines of the shining Golden Gate Villa the spirit of the McLaughlin's remain…if only they could divulge their secrets the living…       I got a lot of my information from an article in the November 17, 1907 issue of the San Francisco Daily call titled “Frank McLaughlin Kills Daughter and Himself at Santa Cruz” which had an interesting juxtaposition with another article “Suicide Ends Happy Love Affair of Girl – takes poison when father refuses to consent to wedding.”  Just such similar situations but different ends – albeit both tragic ones.   But the majority of my information, or the source I followed to historic ones was by a life-saver of a librarian or historian from the Santa Cruz Public Libraries local history collection by the name of Susan Dormanen.  There wasn't very much online at all historically speaking and Susan wrote a great piece, and like any great librarian, had an endless supply of footnotes for me to peruse leading me to the primary sources.   I found it interesting that reports of McLaughlin fighting Wyatt Earp were published awhile after his death, no doubt the papers were still riding the coattails of the tragedy.  On the 19 of November two interesting stories came out, and while they came out later it does make sense that they would – they wouldn't have had much reason to publish these prior but I think it gives an interesting look into the Major's personality…at least towards those that weren't his wife or Agnes.  ­­1 Always a Foe of Earp Major McLaughlin was unsparing in his denunciations of the rascality of Wyatt Earp, and it was said up and down Market St. that Earp had vowed to shoot McLaughlin on sight... When the two encountered one another at Johnny Farley's Peerless saloon, Earp and the little Major had a staring match for a thrilling instant in which the petulant pop of the pistol was expected by all. But the Arizona gun man saw that he could not intimidate through many a gun play on the western frontier, and so he said with a tone smacking something of an apology: 'I know, Major McLaughlin, that you would not have made such remarks unless you believed them to be true,' and left the saloon while the man he was supposed to kill on sight took his time over his drink, uttered a few jocular remarks for the benefit of the bystanders, and went his own way with a nerve seemingly shaken not at all.[5]   No Fear of a "Bad Gun" There was never any doubt of his physical courage or his willingness to accept a challenge from any bad gun man. When he was managing the campaign of D.M. Burns for the United States Senate there were many threats that he would be killed, and one day in the corridor of the Golden Eagle Hotel in Sacramento he met Major Goucher of San Diego, who was supposed to have a particular grudge against him. Major McLaughlin calmly spat in Major Goucher's face and pushed him with his left hand. Goucher made no effort to resent the insult and afterwards said: "I was too wise to be taken in by that old frontier trick. He spat in my pistol eye, and pushed me off with his left hand, so that he was free to draw on me with his right."

This week, Steve and James Celebrate the 4th of July! and catch up with Greg & Cami Goucher and how they go about making an impact on the Community and Learn more about Home On Your Terms at www.homeonyourterms.com. Find us on social media @homeonyourterms on Instagram, Tiktok, Facebook, & Twitter! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/home-on-your-terms/support