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Host Cynthia Bemis Abrams speaks with Caroline Heldman, PhD, about the power of media to shape cultural change and the political imagination. They explore how television, streaming, film, advertising, social media, and AI influence who audiences see as leaders, experts, protagonists, and decision-makers.Heldman explains her work developing "The Scully Effect" as it related to representation of women in STEM fields. Further, she stresses the importance of both quantitative and qualitative representation, the impact of inclusive storytelling on career aspirations, and continuing gaps affecting women, people of colour, LGBTQIA+ people and those of differing physical abilities and size.Resources noted:The Geena Davis Institute for Gender in Media — Research and practical resources for representation in entertainment and advertising, including the “Be It, See It” message. https://geenadavisinstitute.org/Stacy Smith at USC — Professor and Founder of the Annenberg Inclusion Initiative https://an nenberg.usc.edu/faculty/stacy-l-smithDr. Martha Lauzen at SDSU — Media representation research.Common Sense Media — Media research and guidance for families and educators. https://about.commonsensemedia.org/Caroline Heldman's forthcoming book — The Presidential Gender Penalty: From Victoria Woodhull to Kamala Harris. https://www.bloomsbury.com/ca/presidential-gender-penalty-9798216392248/Advanced TV Herstory episodes mentioned:1.10 (2015) Hill Street Blues' Davenport & Bates https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/1c37565a-dcb6-4b5a-833c-a877c306c407.mp3CONNECT WITH CYNTHIA and ADVANCED TV HERSTORYMonthly Newsletter - https://cynthiabemisabrams.com/Website - https://cynthiabemisabrams.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/advancedtvherstory/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@advancedtvherstoryLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthia-bemis-abrams-5046573/PRODUCTIONPodcast Editing - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariloumarosz/Video Editing - https://nivialopez.com/Music by Jahzzar - https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/TIMESTAMPS[00:37] Introduction: Caroline Heldman, PhD[03:47] Representation of women, girls, and others[06:17] The Scully Effect[09:34] Research and resources on inclusivity in media[11:43] Quantity and quality of representation[14:12] Representation of race[16:43] The impact of AI and social media[21:51] Statistics on porn and AI[27:11] Federal and state legislation[30:06] Change, social movements, and double standards[33:40] A backlash to progress[36:02] Influential TV women[38:49] Upcoming book: Presidential Gender Penalty
We all know AI is growing and here to stay. Large language models (LLM) are changing every industry in the nation, and college admissions is no exception. As always, Joel and Chris use their practical experience and casual approach to dissect how counselors and students should and should not be using AI. The title, yep, AI came up with that, em-dash and all! Music on this episode comes from the Free Music Archive by Lite Saturation and Jahzzar. https://freemusicarchive.org/music/lite-saturation/sport-rock-trailer/sport-rock-trailer/ https://freemusicarchive.org/music/lite-saturation/sport-rock-trailer/sport-rock-trailer-short/ https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/Message/A_Message_1541/
Kevin and Mike talk DragonCon 2026 including cosplay, fun, and, food. Meanwhile David tries to get them to check out The Terror. All the while Mike is steering the boat. Does the crew stick the landing when they need to play an improvised game? Find out in this episode of The Distraction Hole. This week's intro, Jahzzar's "Out of School" https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/Travellers_Guide/Out_of_SchoolOut of School by Jahzzar is licensed under a Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 International License.
Minnesota-born actor Linda Kelsey reflects on her television career, including her role as reporter Billie Newman on Lou Grant (1977–1982) and her guest appearance on M*A*S*H in 1976. She discusses her Golden Globe and Emmy nominations, her work across television, and how the writers and directors of Lou Grant tackled controversial social topics that helped give the series lasting cultural significance.Linda and Cynthia discuss Billie Newman's importance as representation of women in the male-dominated field of journalism post-Watergate, her on-screen relationship with Margaret Pynchon, and her off-screen connection with Nancy Marchand.Linda revisits the controversy surrounding Ed Asner's political statements and the show's cancellation, then shares her enduring passion for acting—especially live theater, where the immediate response of an audience makes every performance unique.RESOURCES MENTIONEDBook — (1996) Lou Grant: The Making of TV's Top Newspaper Drama by Douglass Daniel.Advanced TV Herstory episodes -TV Writer April Smith on Lou Grant, Cagney & Lacey and Storytelling (2017) https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/646f4a94-f444-4ab9-b351-058a23238b0f.mp3Mrs. America and TV's Dimensional Feminism (featuring April Smith in 2020) https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/e0f75b62-4be6-4857-9a15-cf9fe3f5465c.mp3CONNECT WITH CYNTHIA and ADVANCED TV HERSTORYMonthly Newsletter - https://cynthiabemisabrams.com/Website - https://cynthiabemisabrams.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/advancedtvherstory/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@advancedtvherstoryLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthia-bemis-abrams-5046573/PRODUCTIONPodcast Editing - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariloumarosz/Video Editing - https://nivialopez.com/Music by Jahzzar - https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/TIMESTAMPS[01:14] Introduction: Linda Kelsey[03:38] Leaving Hollywood for Minnesota[06:05] Working in the theater[10:01] Lou Grant (1977-1982)[11:47] Becoming Billie Newman[17:45] Representation of working women[23:32] Day by Day with Julia Louis-Dreyfus[24:49] M*A*S*H" and the evolution of Margaret Houlihan[28:44] Women writers and harassment[34:35] Storytelling and real-life issues[38:19] Nancy Marchand, Mrs. Pynchon & Katharine Graham[41:09] Ed Asner, Ronald Reagan, and the "Lou Grant" cancellation[47:17] Billie Newman's TV legacyLinda Kelsey, Lou Grant, Billie Newman, women in television, women journalists on TV, The Mary Tyler Moore Show, M*A*S*H, Ed Asner, Nancy Marchand, television history, classic TV interviews, female representation in media, live theater, Advanced TV Herstory
Today's guests are Rachel Coon, CVBA, CRC, CCDS-O, CRC, CCS-P, CPC, CPMA, CPPM, CPC-I, CEMC, risk adjustment director at Summit Medical Group in Knoxville, Tennessee, and Elisa Sninchak, MBA, M.eD, BSN, RN, CCDS, CDIP, CCS, senior director, clinical documentation excellence, at Novant Health in North and South Carolina. Our intro and outro music for the ACDIS Podcast is “medianoche” by Dee Yan-Kay and our ad music is “Take Me Higher” by Jahzzar, both obtained from the Free Music Archive. Have questions about today's show or ideas for a future episode? Contact the ACDIS team at info@acdis.org. Want to submit a question for a future "listener questions" episode? Fill out this brief form! CEU info: Each ACDIS Podcast episode offers 0.5 ACDIS CEU which can be used toward recertifying your CCDS or CCDS-O credential for those who listen to the show in the first four days from the time of publication. To receive your 0.5 CEU, go to the show page on acdis.org, by clicking on the “ACDIS Podcast” link located under the “Free Resources” tab. To take the evaluation, click the most recent episode from the list on the podcast homepage, view the podcast recording at the bottom of that show page, and click the live link at the very end after the music has ended. Your certificate will be automatically emailed to you upon submitting the brief evaluation. (Note: If you are listening via a podcast app, click this link to go directly to the show page on acdis.org: https://acdis.org/acdis-podcast/2026-cdi-week-preview-state-query-compliance-provider-engagement) Note: To ensure your certificate reaches you and does not get trapped in your organization's spam filters, please use a personal email address when completing the CEU evaluation form. The cut-off for today's episode CEU is Sunday, September 13, at 11:00 p.m. Eastern. After that point, the CEU period will close, and you will not be eligible for the 0.5 CEU for this week's episode. Today's sponsor: Today's show is brought to you by AI in CDI: Foundational Concepts and Practical Applications, a new online learning course available from HCPro and ACDIS. Click here to learn more: https://bit.ly/4qWYGz4 ACDIS update: Find all the information about CDI Week 2026, happening September 14-18, including our Coat of Arms contest! (https://bit.ly/4xJd5Sa) Download the 2026 CDI Week poster! (https://bit.ly/4coUSAD) Download activity suggestions from the 2026 Furthering Education Committee! (https://bit.ly/3SSlS4K) Register for the free CDI Week webinar, offering 1.5 ACDIS CEU, on September 17! (https://bit.ly/4gK8E1X)
In episode THREE HUNDRED AND EIGHTY-EIGHT, Mike is joined by Pastor Brian Hackmann of Grace Lutheran in Milwaukee. They discuss the Book of Ruth and how it point's to Christ's work. Check out Grace's podcast, This Is Most Certainly True. We hope you enjoy the episode! Let us know if you have questions you'd like us to address in a future episode. For more about the show and the hosts, visit the Let the Bird Fly! website. Thanks for listening! Attributions for Music and Image used in this Episode: “The Last One” by Jahzzar is licensed under an Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 International License. “Gib laut” by Dirk Becker is licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives (aka Music Sharing) 3.0 International License. “Whistling Down the Road” by Silent Partner. “Not Drunk” by The Joy Drops is licensed under an Attribution 4.0 International License.
College essays are the one aspect of the application where you have complete control as a senior. Joel and Chris 'crack the code' with personal insights (hint: one size does NOT fit all). Music on this episode comes from the Free Music Archive by Lite Saturation and Jahzzar. https://freemusicarchive.org/music/lite-saturation/sport-rock-trailer/sport-rock-trailer/ https://freemusicarchive.org/music/lite-saturation/sport-rock-trailer/sport-rock-trailer-short/ https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/Message/A_Message_1541/
In episode THREE HUNDRED AND EIGHTY-SIX, Mike is joined by Pastor Matthew Scharf of Grace Lutheran in Milwaukee. They discuss the difference between Lutheranism and other denominations. Check out Grace's podcast, This Is Most Certainly True. We hope you enjoy the episode! Let us know if you have questions you'd like us to address in a future episode. For more about the show and the hosts, visit the Let the Bird Fly! website. Thanks for listening! Attributions for Music and Image used in this Episode: “The Last One” by Jahzzar is licensed under an Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 International License. “Gib laut” by Dirk Becker is licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives (aka Music Sharing) 3.0 International License. “Whistling Down the Road” by Silent Partner. “Not Drunk” by The Joy Drops is licensed under an Attribution 4.0 International License.
In episode THREE HUNDRED AND EIGHTY-SEVEN, Mike interviews Ruth Westphal, Care Manager at New Beginnings, which provides a loving and supporting place for single mothers to start a new life. This grace upon grace ministry is located in Milwaukee. You can find out more and have an opportunity to donate at www.homeformothers.com. Don't forget about their annual gala at Zoofari in Milwaukee on Friday, October 16th, 2026. We hope you enjoy the episode! For more about the show and the hosts, visit the Let the Bird Fly! website. Thanks for listening! Attributions for Music and Image used in this Episode: “The Last One” by Jahzzar is licensed under an Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 International License. “Gib laut” by Dirk Becker is licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives (aka Music Sharing) 3.0 International License. “Whistling Down the Road” by Silent Partner. “Not Drunk” by The Joy Drops is licensed under an Attribution 4.0 International License.
Kevin hosts this week and covers unfortunate retro commercials and leads the talk on the latest Spider-Man film. Mike brings together his anime updates and talks DragonCon prep. David covers some recent films involving dinosaurs and liminal spaces while also relaying the instanity of the new InfoWars. All that, plus weird world sports at a glance. This week's intro, Jahzzar's "Out of School" https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/Travellers_Guide/Out_of_SchoolOut of School by Jahzzar is licensed under a Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 International License.
Today's guest is Kelly Rice, RN, BSN, MSHI, CCDS, CDIP, CCS, CRC, CDI education specialist at ACDIS/HCPro. Our intro and outro music for the ACDIS Podcast is “medianoche” by Dee Yan-Kay and our ad music is “Take Me Higher” by Jahzzar, both obtained from the Free Music Archive. Have questions about today's show or ideas for a future episode? Contact the ACDIS team at info@acdis.org. Want to submit a question for a future "listener questions" episode? Fill out this brief form! CEU info: Each ACDIS Podcast episode offers 0.5 ACDIS CEU which can be used toward recertifying your CCDS or CCDS-O credential for those who listen to the show in the first four days from the time of publication. To receive your 0.5 CEU, go to the show page on acdis.org, by clicking on the “ACDIS Podcast” link located under the “Free Resources” tab. To take the evaluation, click the most recent episode from the list on the podcast homepage, view the podcast recording at the bottom of that show page, and click the live link at the very end after the music has ended. Your certificate will be automatically emailed to you upon submitting the brief evaluation. (Note: If you are listening via a podcast app, click this link to go directly to the show page on acdis.org: https://acdis.org/acdis-podcast/collaborating-around-psis) Note: To ensure your certificate reaches you and does not get trapped in your organization's spam filters, please use a personal email address when completing the CEU evaluation form. The cut-off for today's episode CEU is Sunday, August 30, at 11:00 p.m. Eastern. After that point, the CEU period will close, and you will not be eligible for the 0.5 CEU for this week's episode. Today's sponsor: Today's episode is brought to you by the ACDIS & JustCoding Virtual Seminar, happening September 9, 12-3:20 p.m. Eastern! Learn more and register today: https://bit.ly/4pR5Fcq ACDIS update: Download the ACDIS/AHIMA Guidelines for Achieving a Compliant Query Practice—2026 Update now! (https://bit.ly/4gv49bE) Register for the free webinar highlighting the updated query practice brief on September 30, 2026! (https://bit.ly/4xqhnxE) Apply to the 2026/2026 ACDIS CDI Leadership Council term by August 31! (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2026-2027-Council-app) Apply to speak at the ACDIS Symposium: Outpatient CDI or ACDIS Physician Advisor Forum by September 7! (https://bit.ly/3UjpvRN)
Today's guest is Lynette Byerly, BSN, RN, CCDS, CCS, CDI education specialist at ACDIS/HCPro. Our intro and outro music for the ACDIS Podcast is “medianoche” by Dee Yan-Kay and our ad music is “Take Me Higher” by Jahzzar, both obtained from the Free Music Archive. Have questions about today's show or ideas for a future episode? Contact the ACDIS team at info@acdis.org. Want to submit a question for a future "listener questions" episode? Fill out this brief form! CEU info: Each ACDIS Podcast episode offers 0.5 ACDIS CEU which can be used toward recertifying your CCDS or CCDS-O credential for those who listen to the show in the first four days from the time of publication. To receive your 0.5 CEU, go to the show page on acdis.org, by clicking on the “ACDIS Podcast” link located under the “Free Resources” tab. To take the evaluation, click the most recent episode from the list on the podcast homepage, view the podcast recording at the bottom of that show page, and click the live link at the very end after the music has ended. Your certificate will be automatically emailed to you upon submitting the brief evaluation. (Note: If you are listening via a podcast app, click this link to go directly to the show page on acdis.org: https://acdis.org/acdis-podcast/listener-questions-pressure-ulcers-ai-respiratory-failure-denials-and-more) Note: To ensure your certificate reaches you and does not get trapped in your organization's spam filters, please use a personal email address when completing the CEU evaluation form. The cut-off for today's episode CEU is Sunday, August 16, at 11:00 p.m. Eastern. After that point, the CEU period will close, and you will not be eligible for the 0.5 CEU for this week's episode. Today's sponsor: Today's show is brought to you by ACDIS PRO, CDI's trusted platform to navigate medical record reviews. Click here to learn more today! (https://bit.ly/4cHaWy5) ACDIS update: Apply to the 2026/2026 ACDIS CDI Leadership Council term by August 31! (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2026-2027-Council-app) Register for the ACDIS & JustCoding Virtual Summit, happening September 9! (https://bit.ly/4pR5Fcq)
The final battle is at hand. The remaining aspirants give their all for glory and their own survival. Royale Theme: “Wizard Disco” by Louie Zong: https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/wizard-disco Original Music by Griffin McElroy Additional Music in this Episode: "Fireball" by Jar of Flies: https://jaroffliesofficial.bandcamp.com/; "The Fae" by Mark Lingard: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/mark-lingard/; Welcome Home" and "Something's Not Right" by Kirk Osamayo: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/kirk-osamayo/; "Aisles" by Jahzzar: http://www.betterwithmusic.com/; "VIII" by ROZKOL: https://rozkol.bandcamp.com/; "Haunts" by Triple5 Here: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/triple5-here/'; "The Redemption in Her Amrs” by Schemawound: http://schemawound.com/; and Taffy Machine" by Kate Kody: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/kate-kody/. Native Women Lead: https://www.nativewomenlead.org/ Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/jointaz
Host Cynthia Bemis Abrams interviews Dr. Clare Sears about her upcoming book on Killing Eve for Wayne State University Press's TV Milestone Series.Dr. Sears explains why Killing Eve qualifies as milestone television. The series created groundbreaking queer representation and framing within the traditional spy thriller genre.Further, Sears explains how Killing Eve's creators subverted the cat-and-mouse thriller to stage desire, obsession, and power in ways TV rarely allows women characters to inhabit.They also explore the show's lasting impact on contemporary television and the series's fandom's focus on every detail.Wayne State University Press https://wsupress.wayne.edu/Clare Sears, PhD https://claresears.com/Past Advanced TV Herstory interviews from TV Milestone authors:Women of the Americans, featuring Linda Mizejewski https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/e1a3d34b-bfb6-4e03-848e-bf067e98f87e.mp3Murder She Wrote, Lansbury & the Power of Cozy Mysteries with Bridget Kies https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/bc08ce87-33ed-465f-904e-8ce604b5f9d2.mp3CONNECT WITH CYNTHIA and ADVANCED TV HERSTORYMonthly Newsletter - https://cynthiabemisabrams.com/Website - https://cynthiabemisabrams.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/advancedtvherstory/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@advancedtvherstoryLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthia-bemis-abrams-5046573/PRODUCTIONPodcast Editing - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariloumarosz/Video Editing - https://nivialopez.com/Music by Jahzzar - https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/
Today's guest is Jenny Esper, RHIA, CCS, CDIP, CCDS, a CDI specialist III-team lead at University of Michigan Health System. Our intro and outro music for the ACDIS Podcast is “medianoche” by Dee Yan-Kay and our ad music is “Take Me Higher” by Jahzzar, both obtained from the Free Music Archive. Have questions about today's show or ideas for a future episode? Contact the ACDIS team at info@acdis.org. Want to submit a question for a future "listener questions" episode? Fill out this brief form! CEU info: Each ACDIS Podcast episode offers 0.5 ACDIS CEU which can be used toward recertifying your CCDS or CCDS-O credential for those who listen to the show in the first four days from the time of publication. To receive your 0.5 CEU, go to the show page on acdis.org, by clicking on the “ACDIS Podcast” link located under the “Free Resources” tab. To take the evaluation, click the most recent episode from the list on the podcast homepage, view the podcast recording at the bottom of that show page, and click the live link at the very end after the music has ended. Your certificate will be automatically emailed to you upon submitting the brief evaluation. (Note: If you are listening via a podcast app, click this link to go directly to the show page on acdis.org: https://acdis.org/acdis-podcast/pediatric-deep-dive-congenital-heart-defects) Note: To ensure your certificate reaches you and does not get trapped in your organization's spam filters, please use a personal email address when completing the CEU evaluation form. The cut-off for today's episode CEU is Sunday, August 2, at 11:00 p.m. Eastern. After that point, the CEU period will close, and you will not be eligible for the 0.5 CEU for this week's episode. ACDIS update: Download all the CDI Week materials, including the poster, activity list, and fact sheet! (https://bit.ly/4b2MOVE) Sign up for ACDIS' free weekly eNewsletter, CDI Strategies! (https://bit.ly/4yz2Gcn) Submit your articles by August 1 to the September/October CDI Journal! (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CDI-journal) (Please direct any questions to ACDIS Editor Jess Fluegel at jess.fluegel@hcpro.com.) Read all the information and submit your speaker application for the 2027 ACDIS conference, ACDIS Symposium: Outpatient CDI, or Physician Advisor Forum by August 3! (https://bit.ly/4cTyiiU) Take a look at the suggested session topics for ACDIS' 2027 in-person events! (https://bit.ly/3T8Iq0W)
In episode THREE HUNDRED AND EIGHTY-FIVE, Wade discusses what a confessional Lutheran is, the history of the Synodical Conference in American Lutheranism, and the need to think about what Lutheran identity is. We hope you enjoy the episode! Let us know if you have questions you'd like us to address in a future episode. For more about the show and the hosts, visit the Let the Bird Fly! website. Thanks for listening! Attributions for Music and Image used in this Episode: “The Last One” by Jahzzar is licensed under an Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 International License. “Gib laut” by Dirk Becker is licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives (aka Music Sharing) 3.0 International License. “Whistling Down the Road” by Silent Partner. “Not Drunk” by The Joy Drops is licensed under an Attribution 4.0 International License.
August 1 is right around the corner and what better way to celebrate that than with a 3-Part, Step by Step guide to the Common Application. Listen up, kids! Music on this episode comes from the Free Music Archive by Lite Saturation and Jahzzar. https://freemusicarchive.org/music/lite-saturation/sport-rock-trailer/sport-rock-trailer/ https://freemusicarchive.org/music/lite-saturation/sport-rock-trailer/sport-rock-trailer-short/ https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/Message/A_Message_1541/
On the 50th installment of The Distraction Hole, David hosts and we bring our friend Ruthanne back for an insane story about cartoon Chinese space game boyfriends. Plus Kevin talks stolen books and the wasteland of forgotten shows of the 1980s. Mike covers his latest anime watches, leading to a discussion about bad photos. And David presents some thoughts on the new Infowars and a delightful game of "Horse or Human?" This week's intro, Jahzzar's "Out of School" https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/Travellers_Guide/Out_of_SchoolOut of School by Jahzzar is licensed under a Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 International License.
In episode THREE HUNDRED AND EIGHTY-FOUR, Wade discusses how to pray Luther's Small Catechism. We hope you enjoy the episode! Let us know if you have questions you'd like us to address in a future episode. For more about the show and the hosts, visit the Let the Bird Fly! website. Thanks for listening! Attributions for Music and Image used in this Episode: “The Last One” by Jahzzar is licensed under an Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 International License. “Gib laut” by Dirk Becker is licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives (aka Music Sharing) 3.0 International License. “Whistling Down the Road” by Silent Partner. “Not Drunk” by The Joy Drops is licensed under an Attribution 4.0 International License.
In episode THREE HUNDRED AND EIGHTY-THREE, Wade discusses the importance of parish life and the bond between brothers and sisters in Christ. We hope you enjoy the episode! Let us know if you have questions you'd like us to address in a future episode. For more about the show and the hosts, visit the Let the Bird Fly! website. Thanks for listening! Attributions for Music and Image used in this Episode: “The Last One” by Jahzzar is licensed under an Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 International License. “Gib laut” by Dirk Becker is licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives (aka Music Sharing) 3.0 International License. “Whistling Down the Road” by Silent Partner.
In episode THREE HUNDRED AND EIGHTY-TWO, Wade discusses the lectionary and how laypeople can make use of it throughout the week to grow in faith and gladly hear and learn God's Word in the Divine Service. We hope you enjoy the episode! Let us know if you have questions you'd like us to address in a future episode. For more about the show and the hosts, visit the Let the Bird Fly! website. Thanks for listening! Attributions for Music and Image used in this Episode: “The Last One” by Jahzzar is licensed under an Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 International License. “Gib laut” by Dirk Becker is licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives (aka Music Sharing) 3.0 International License. “Whistling Down the Road” by Silent Partner.
Today's guest is Michele A. Hamilton, RN, CCDS-O, CRC, ambulatory clinical documentation integrity specialist at a health system in New England. Our intro and outro music for the ACDIS Podcast is “medianoche” by Dee Yan-Kay and our ad music is “Take Me Higher” by Jahzzar, both obtained from the Free Music Archive. Have questions about today's show or ideas for a future episode? Contact the ACDIS team at info@acdis.org. Want to submit a question for a future "listener questions" episode? Fill out this brief form! CEU info: Each ACDIS Podcast episode offers 0.5 ACDIS CEU which can be used toward recertifying your CCDS or CCDS-O credential for those who listen to the show in the first four days from the time of publication. To receive your 0.5 CEU, go to the show page on acdis.org, by clicking on the “ACDIS Podcast” link located under the “Free Resources” tab. To take the evaluation, click the most recent episode from the list on the podcast homepage, view the podcast recording at the bottom of that show page, and click the live link at the very end after the music has ended. Your certificate will be automatically emailed to you upon submitting the brief evaluation. (Note: If you are listening via a podcast app, click this link to go directly to the show page on acdis.org: https://acdis.org/acdis-podcast/developing-auditing-process) Note: To ensure your certificate reaches you and does not get trapped in your organization's spam filters, please use a personal email address when completing the CEU evaluation form. The cut-off for today's episode CEU is Sunday, July 19, at 11:00 p.m. Eastern. After that point, the CEU period will close, and you will not be eligible for the 0.5 CEU for this week's episode. Today's sponsor: Today's show is brought to you by ACDIS Encore: Clinical & Coding Online, happening August 4–6, 2026. Click here to learn more! (https://bit.ly/43o1wlv) ACDIS update: Read all the information and submit your speaker application for the 2027 ACDIS conference, ACDIS Symposium: Outpatient CDI, or Physician Advisor Forum by August 3! (https://bit.ly/4cTyiiU) Take a look at the suggested session topics for ACDIS' 2027 in-person events! (https://bit.ly/3T8Iq0W) Submit your sample tools, tip sheets, etc. to the ACDIS Resource Library! (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ACDIS-RL-submissions)
Summer means the anniversary episode of Advanced TV Herstory. Cynthia Bemis Abrams reflects on the journey of her podcast, sharing insights and stories that shaped episodes during the past year. She revisits instances from interviews and correspondence that fortify her examination of storytelling through TV, and how it documents social progress and challenges.Highlights:Gratitude and Community: Cynthia expresses her appreciation for the loyal listeners and contributors who have supported the podcast throughout its journey.Impact of Broadcasting: Discussions with guests like Neil Sabin and Alissa Shapiro from Weigel Broadcasting explore the enduring power of cable TV in shaping cultural narratives.Influential Women in TV: Cynthia shares conversations with actors such as Stepfanie Kramer, Denise Nicholas, and Jonelle Allen, highlighting the role of feminism and progressive writing in classic TV series like Hunter, Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman, In the Heat of the Night and Room 222.Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman: Cynthia plugs the 2025 interview about Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman with creator Beth Sullivan, about her approach to using history to tell universal stories with a moral twist.Navigating AI and SEO: Cynthia candidly discusses the challenges posed by AI and SEO in the podcasting world, emphasizing the importance of authenticity and originality.Personal Reflections: Heartfelt thanks to family and colleagues who have inspired and supported the podcast's mission.Episodes Mentioned:Denise Nicholas; Trailblazing Actor & Writerhttps://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/62ef89a3-220d-452b-9a08-bad38d976087.mp3Dr. Quinn Creator Beth Sullivan on Feminist Storytellinghttps://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/8bd5fcc8-c74d-4a63-8eaa-32df63503145.mp3Hunter, Fame & Feminism with Stepfanie Kramerhttps://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/fa19d380-cfdf-4b17-9c43-75d8ee28a070.mp3The Donna Reed Show: Feminism, Legacy & Innovation (Mary Owen)https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/17aa1f7e-5795-46ba-bdae-7a5344b18944.mp3Cable TV Profiles Regina Jones, Iconic “Soul” Founder (Alissa Shapiro)https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/70d9fdac-6513-45a9-8336-6b10882d127d.mp3MeTV Exec Neal Sabin on Classic & Comfort TVhttps://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/8493b35a-d505-4c3a-9008-55f55c0c3f70.mp3Minnesota's TV Legacy: Women, News & Cultural Powerhttps://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/93855928-091e-49c5-89cd-6421967e8a99.mp3CONNECT WITH CYNTHIA and ADVANCED TV HERSTORYMonthly Newsletter - https://cynthiabemisabrams.com/Website - https://cynthiabemisabrams.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/advancedtvherstory/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@advancedtvherstoryLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthia-bemis-abrams-5046573/PRODUCTIONPodcast Editing - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariloumarosz/Video Editing - https://nivialopez.com/Music by Jahzzar - https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/TIMESTAMPS[00:37] Anniversary 2026[02:37] Reviews and discoverability[03:59] Guests in 2025-2026[06:51] Operation Metro Surge[07:52] The listener experience and website upgrade[10:01] AI and SEO[13:27] Protecting artists and creativity[16:56] Mission and family
In episode THREE HUNDRED AND EIGHTY-ONE, the guys discuss the popular description of faith as a "relationship with Jesus" and what we might miss if we think of Christianity primarily through that lens. We hope you enjoy the episode! Let us know if you have questions you'd like us to address in a future episode. For more about the show and the hosts, visit the Let the Bird Fly! website. Thanks for listening! Attributions for Music and Image used in this Episode: “The Last One” by Jahzzar is licensed under an Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 International License. “Gib laut” by Dirk Becker is licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives (aka Music Sharing) 3.0 International License. “Whistling Down the Road” by Silent Partner.
Today's guests are Katherine Wachs, BSN, RN, CCDS, who is a CDI specialist at Honor Health in Arizona, and Dawn Butler, BSN, RN, CCDS, who is a clinical documentation specialist network trainer at Honor Health. Our intro and outro music for the ACDIS Podcast is “medianoche” by Dee Yan-Kay and our ad music is “Take Me Higher” by Jahzzar, both obtained from the Free Music Archive. Have questions about today's show or ideas for a future episode? Contact the ACDIS team at info@acdis.org. Want to submit a question for a future "listener questions" episode? Fill out this brief form! CEU info: As a reminder before we close out, each ACDIS Podcast episode offers 0.5 ACDIS CEU which can be used toward recertifying your CCDS or CCDS-O credential. Normally, listeners can claim their 0.5 CEU for the first four days from the time of publication, but because of the holiday, the ACDIS team has decided to extend that deadline. To receive your 0.5 CEU, go to the show page on acdis.org, by clicking on the “ACDIS Podcast” link located under the “Free Resources” tab. To take the evaluation, click the most recent episode from the list on the podcast homepage, view the podcast recording at the bottom of that show page, and click the live link at the very end after the music has ended. Your certificate will be automatically emailed to you upon submitting the brief evaluation. (Note: If you are listening via a podcast app, click this link to go directly to the show page on acdis.org: https://acdis.org/acdis-podcast/clinical-deep-dive-cerebral-edema-and-brain-compression) Note: To ensure your certificate reaches you and does not get trapped in your organization's spam filters, please use a personal email address when completing the CEU evaluation form. The cut-off for today's episode CEU is Wednesday, July 8, at 11:00 p.m. Eastern. After that point, the CEU period will close, and you will not be eligible for the 0.5 CEU for this week's episode. Today's sponsor: Today's show is brought to you by ACDIS Encore: Clinical & Coding Online, happening August 4–6, 2026. Click here to learn more! (https://bit.ly/43o1wlv) ACDIS update: Respond to the 2026 CDI Week Industry Survey by July 6! (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2026-CDI-Week-Industry-Survey) Download the newest edition of the CDI Journal, which is focused on pediatric CDI, today! (https://bit.ly/4eBjrMe) Read all the information and submit your speaker application for the 2027 ACDIS conference, ACDIS Symposium: Outpatient CDI, or Physician Advisor Forum by August 3! (https://bit.ly/4cTyiiU)
Rictus, Helgrammite, and Lorovith try to figure out their next steps as it has become clear to all of them the trials cannot continue as normal. But if their plans go awry in any way, there will be severe consequences. Royale Theme: “Wizard Disco” by Louie Zong: https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/wizard-disco Original Music by Griffin McElroy Additional Music in this Episode: "Pearly Carapace", "Palaver", "The Apotheosis of All Deserts", and "VIII" by ROZKOL: https://rozkol.bandcamp.com/; "Dybbuk's White Eyes" by Sergey Cheremisinov: https://soundcloud.com/sergey-cheremisinov-1; "See You Soon", and "Pure" by Jahzzar: http://www.betterwithmusic.com/; "tribute to eddy" by Jean Toba: https://jeantoba.blogspot.com/; "Simple Song" by Jar of Flies: https://jaroffliesofficial.bandcamp.com/; and “A Month of Dust” by Schemawound http://schemawound.com/. Lambda Legal: https://lambdalegal.org/ Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/jointaz
After six months apart, Chris and Joel are back at it! In this episode, we hit some hot topics to get some steam heading into our newly formatted monthly episodes. Enjoy! Music on this episode comes from the Free Music Archive by Lite Saturation and Jahzzar. https://freemusicarchive.org/music/lite-saturation/sport-rock-trailer/sport-rock-trailer/ https://freemusicarchive.org/music/lite-saturation/sport-rock-trailer/sport-rock-trailer-short/ https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/Message/A_Message_1541/
In episode THREE HUNDRED AND EIGHTY, the guys discuss the Presentation of the Augsburg Confession. We hope you enjoy the episode! Let us know if you have questions you'd like us to address in a future episode. For more about the show and the hosts, visit the Let the Bird Fly! website. Thanks for listening! Attributions for Music and Image used in this Episode: “The Last One” by Jahzzar is licensed under an Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 International License. “Gib laut” by Dirk Becker is licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives (aka Music Sharing) 3.0 International License. “Whistling Down the Road” by Silent Partner.
In episode THREE HUNDRED AND SEVENTY-NINE, the guys discuss eschatology, or end times/last things. We hope you enjoy the episode! Let us know if you have questions you'd like us to address in a future episode. For more about the show and the hosts, visit the Let the Bird Fly! website. Thanks for listening! Attributions for Music and Image used in this Episode: “The Last One” by Jahzzar is licensed under an Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 International License. “Gib laut” by Dirk Becker is licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives (aka Music Sharing) 3.0 International License. “Whistling Down the Road” by Silent Partner.
Today's guest is Jessica Vaughn, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, CCDS, CCDS-O, CRC, CDI education specialist for ACDIS and HCPro. Our intro and outro music for the ACDIS Podcast is “medianoche” by Dee Yan-Kay and our ad music is “Take Me Higher” by Jahzzar, both obtained from the Free Music Archive. Have questions about today's show or ideas for a future episode? Contact the ACDIS team at info@acdis.org. Want to submit a question for a future "listener questions" episode? Fill out this brief form! CEU info: Each ACDIS Podcast episode offers 0.5 ACDIS CEU which can be used toward recertifying your CCDS or CCDS-O credential for those who listen to the show in the first four days from the time of publication. To receive your 0.5 CEU, go to the show page on acdis.org, by clicking on the “ACDIS Podcast” link located under the “Free Resources” tab. To take the evaluation, click the most recent episode from the list on the podcast homepage, view the podcast recording at the bottom of that show page, and click the live link at the very end after the music has ended. Your certificate will be automatically emailed to you upon submitting the brief evaluation. (Note: If you are listening via a podcast app, click this link to go directly to the show page on acdis.org: https://acdis.org/acdis-podcast/outpatient-cdi-retrospective-reviews) Note: To ensure your certificate reaches you and does not get trapped in your organization's spam filters, please use a personal email address when completing the CEU evaluation form. The cut-off for today's episode CEU is Sunday, June 21, at 11:00 p.m. Eastern. After that point, the CEU period will close, and you will not be eligible for the 0.5 CEU for this week's episode. ACDIS update: Respond to the 2026 CDI Week Industry Survey by July 6! (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2026-CDI-Week-Industry-Survey)
The taxing sixth trial ends, and the surviving eight wizards don't hesitate to voice their displeasure about the entire tournament. But if they want to play this game their own way, they're going to have to find somewhere away from the all-seeing eyes of the island. Royale Theme: “Wizard Disco” by Louie Zong: https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/wizard-disco Original Music by Griffin McElroy Additional Music in this Episode: "Owls" and "Pure" by Jahzzar: http://www.betterwithmusic.com/; “A Month of Dust” by Schemawound http://schemawound.com/; "tribute to eddy" by Jean Toba: https://jeantoba.blogspot.com/; "The Unknown" by Jar of Flies: https://jaroffliesofficial.bandcamp.com/; "The Apotheosis of All Deserts" and"Palaver" by ROZKOL: https://rozkol.bandcamp.com/; and "PULL" by Nctrnm: https://soundcloud.com/nctrnm. Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/jointaz
Host Cynthia Bemis Abrams examines the pivotal moments in TV talk show history where hosts overstepped boundaries and guests were challenged to stand up for themselves. Through a series of iconic examples like Lily Tomlin's poised resistance on The Dick Cavett Show and Joan Rivers' sharp retort on CNN, Cynthia highlights the crucial role of media training and self-awareness.When talk show hosts use their power to obtain a newsworthy moment and a guest challenges them, it's like listening to a game of chess.This episode underscores the importance of understanding and asserting personal boundaries in the often unpredictable landscape of unscripted TV. Talk shows offer valuable insights about how to claim your backbone and set boundaries.TIMESTAMPS[00:37] You never know what's going to happen[02:30] Past episodes about talk shows[04:04] Boundaries and bullies[07:55] Lily Tomlin on Cavett[10:39] Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen on Oprah[13:12] Lindsay Lohan on Letterman[16:04] Mariah Carey on Ellen[18:04] Joan Rivers on CNN[23:13] Jane Fonda on Megyn Kelly Today[26:39] What do you want to accomplish?[27:40] Claim your space[29:03] Know your self worthREFERENCESLily Tomlin on The Dick Cavett Show - https://youtu.be/Pu89uzk9D54?si=aKde8jjz_A_KKuBHMary-Kate and Ashley Olsen on Oprah (via Daily Blast LIVE) - https://youtu.be/aSUATkfXo_w?si=PzfrLsHfxVO8_QRXLindsay Lohan on The Late Show with David Letterman (via The Oklahoman Video Archive) - https://youtu.be/aMKIJf8atDg?si=r2C5qkjRIzh2kHDnJoan Rivers on CNN - https://youtu.be/6lKS-Et-VmE?si=f52bA8axcYWWb0WwJane Fonda on Megyn Kelly Today - https://www.instagram.com/reels/DIEo-uTItSa/RELATED EPISODESTV Talk Shows: Hellman v. McCarthy https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/8897c2ab-b7b8-46cb-8bfb-dacf024ff47a.mp3TV Talk Show Moment, Vivien Leigh as Herself https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/788816bc-b4d5-4f2f-aad5-ef4282142025.mp3Talk Show First, Della Reese https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/0e3c7f4b-6088-4674-b082-3ada529850b5.mp3PRODUCTIONPodcast Editing - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariloumarosz/Video Editing - https://nivialopez.com/Music by Jahzzar - https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/CONNECT WITH CYNTHIA and ADVANCED TV HERSTORYMonthly Newsletter - https://cynthiabemisabrams.com/Website - https://cynthiabemisabrams.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/advancedtvherstory/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@advancedtvherstoryLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthia-bemis-abrams-5046573/
In episode THREE HUNDRED AND SEVENTY-EIGHT, the guys discuss minor festivals and the commemoration of St. Barnabas. We hope you enjoy the episode! Let us know if you have questions you'd like us to address in a future episode. For more about the show and the hosts, visit the Let the Bird Fly! website. Thanks for listening! Attributions for Music and Image used in this Episode: “The Last One” by Jahzzar is licensed under an Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 International License. “Gib laut” by Dirk Becker is licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives (aka Music Sharing) 3.0 International License. “Whistling Down the Road” by Silent Partner.
In episode THREE HUNDRED AND SEVENTY-SEVEN, the guys discuss Ordinary Time. We had technical difficulties in this episode, so some bad audio was removed, which means there's a shift in the conversation at about 18:00. We hope you enjoy the episode! Let us know if you have questions you'd like us to address in a future episode. For more about the show and the hosts, visit the Let the Bird Fly! website. Thanks for listening! Attributions for Music and Image used in this Episode: “The Last One” by Jahzzar is licensed under an Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 International License. “Gib laut” by Dirk Becker is licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives (aka Music Sharing) 3.0 International License. “Whistling Down the Road” by Silent Partner.
Today's guest is Karen Lane, MSN.Ed, RN, CCDS, CCDS-O, CDIP, clinical documentation integrity specialist III at an academic medical center in the Midwest. Our intro and outro music for the ACDIS Podcast is “medianoche” by Dee Yan-Kay and our ad music is “Take Me Higher” by Jahzzar, both obtained from the Free Music Archive. Have questions about today's show or ideas for a future episode? Contact the ACDIS team at info@acdis.org. Want to submit a question for a future "listener questions" episode? Fill out this brief form! CEU info: Each ACDIS Podcast episode offers 0.5 ACDIS CEU which can be used toward recertifying your CCDS or CCDS-O credential for those who listen to the show in the first four days from the time of publication. To receive your 0.5 CEU, go to the show page on acdis.org, by clicking on the “ACDIS Podcast” link located under the “Free Resources” tab. To take the evaluation, click the most recent episode from the list on the podcast homepage, view the podcast recording at the bottom of that show page, and click the live link at the very end after the music has ended. Your certificate will be automatically emailed to you upon submitting the brief evaluation. (Note: If you are listening via a podcast app, click this link to go directly to the show page on acdis.org: https://acdis.org/acdis-podcast/defeating-ai-driven-clinical-validation-denials) Note: To ensure your certificate reaches you and does not get trapped in your organization's spam filters, please use a personal email address when completing the CEU evaluation form. The cut-off for today's episode CEU is Sunday, June 7, at 11:00 p.m. Eastern. After that point, the CEU period will close, and you will not be eligible for the 0.5 CEU for this week's episode. ACDIS update: Respond to the 2026 CDI Week Industry Survey by July 6! (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2026-CDI-Week-Industry-Survey) Celebrate Revenue Integrity Week with ACDIS' sister association, NAHRI, this week! (https://bit.ly/49zndCU) Read all the information and submit your speaker application for the 2027 ACDIS conference, ACDIS Symposium: Outpatient CDI, or Physician Advisor Forum by August 3! (https://bit.ly/4cTyiiU) Read the draft ACDIS/AHIMA Guidelines for Achieving a Compliant Query Practice and submit your comments using the link on that page by June 12! (https://bit.ly/4en4de4)
In episode THREE HUNDRED AND SEVENTY-FIVE, the guys discuss the Holy Trinity and Trinity Sunday. We hope you enjoy the episode! Let us know if you have questions you'd like us to address in a future episode. For more about the show and the hosts, visit the Let the Bird Fly! website. Thanks for listening! Attributions for Music and Image used in this Episode: “The Last One” by Jahzzar is licensed under an Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 International License. “Gib laut” by Dirk Becker is licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives (aka Music Sharing) 3.0 International License. “Whistling Down the Road” by Silent Partner.
In episode THREE HUNDRED AND SEVENTY-FIVE, the guys discuss the festival of Pentecost. We hope you enjoy the episode! Let us know if you have questions you'd like us to address in a future episode. For more about the show and the hosts, visit the Let the Bird Fly! website. Thanks for listening! Attributions for Music and Image used in this Episode: “The Last One” by Jahzzar is licensed under an Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 International License. “Gib laut” by Dirk Becker is licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives (aka Music Sharing) 3.0 International License. “Whistling Down the Road” by Silent Partner.
Today's guest is Laura J. Werner, DC, RN, BA, BSN, MSN, CDIP, CCS, system director, CDI, at Community Health System in Fresno, California. Our intro and outro music for the ACDIS Podcast is “medianoche” by Dee Yan-Kay and our ad music is “Take Me Higher” by Jahzzar, both obtained from the Free Music Archive. Have questions about today's show or ideas for a future episode? Contact the ACDIS team at info@acdis.org. Want to submit a question for a future "listener questions" episode? Fill out this brief form! CEU info: Each ACDIS Podcast episode offers 0.5 ACDIS CEU which can be used toward recertifying your CCDS or CCDS-O credential for those who listen to the show in the first four days from the time of publication. To receive your 0.5 CEU, go to the show page on acdis.org, by clicking on the “ACDIS Podcast” link located under the “Free Resources” tab. To take the evaluation, click the most recent episode from the list on the podcast homepage, view the podcast recording at the bottom of that show page, and click the live link at the very end after the music has ended. Your certificate will be automatically emailed to you upon submitting the brief evaluation. (Note: If you are listening via a podcast app, click this link to go directly to the show page on acdis.org: https://acdis.org/acdis-podcast/justifying-additional-staff) Note: To ensure your certificate reaches you and does not get trapped in your organization's spam filters, please use a personal email address when completing the CEU evaluation form. The cut-off for today's episode CEU is May 27 at 11:00 p.m. Eastern. Note: the normal deadline has been extended due to the Memorial Day holiday. After that point, the CEU period will close, and you will not be eligible for the 0.5 CEU for this week's episode. Today's sponsor: Today's show is brought to you by ACDIS Encore: Clinical & Coding Online, happening August 4–6, 2026. Click here to learn more! (https://bit.ly/43o1wlv) ACDIS update: Read the draft ACDIS/AHIMA Guidelines for Achieving a Compliant Query Practice and submit your comments using the link on that page by June 12! (https://bit.ly/4en4de4) Apply to serve on an ACDIS committee by May 31! (https://bit.ly/4uhBUSP) Read all the information and submit your speaker application for the 2027 ACDIS conference, ACDIS Symposium: Outpatient CDI, or Physician Advisor Forum by August 3! (https://bit.ly/4cTyiiU)
In episode THREE HUNDRED AND SEVENTY-FOUR, Mike and Greg Lyon discuss identity crafting. We hope you enjoy the episode! Let us know if you have questions you'd like us to address in a future episode. For more about the show and the hosts, visit the Let the Bird Fly! website. Thanks for listening! Attributions for Music and Image used in this Episode: “The Last One” by Jahzzar is licensed under an Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 International License. “Gib laut” by Dirk Becker is licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives (aka Music Sharing) 3.0 International License. “Whistling Down the Road” by Silent Partner.
Host Cynthia Bemis Abrams speaks with Denise Nicholas, the iconic actress and writer known for her roles in Room 222 (1969-75) and In the Heat of the Night (1988-95). Promoting her long-awaited 2025 memoir Finding Home, Denise opens up about her groundbreaking career in television, the cultural impact of her roles as Liz McIntyre and Harriet DeLong, and her transition to writing. Discover how her personal experiences and passion for storytelling led to her acclaimed novel, Freshwater Road, and the influence of her work on the representation of Black women in media. Denise also shares anecdotes about working with producer and co-star Carroll O'Connor and her journey to becoming a writer for In the Heat of the Night.Highlights:The role of comedy and morality in "Room 222"Navigating network pressures and the need for diverse storytellingInspirations behind her Room 222 character Liz McIntyreBehind-the-scenes of In the Heat of the Night and writing the episode "Odessa"The portrayal of interracial relationships on televisionBooks Mentioned:Finding Home (2025) Agate Publishinghttps://www.agatepublishing.com/9781572843530/finding-home/Freshwater Road (2005) Agate Publishinghttps://www.agatepublishing.com/9781572841956/freshwater-road/CONNECT WITH CYNTHIA and ADVANCED TV HERSTORYATVH Newsletter - https://cynthiabemisabrams.com/Website - https://cynthiabemisabrams.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/advancedtvherstory/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@advancedtvherstory/featuredPRODUCTIONPodcast Editing - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariloumarosz/Video Editing - https://nivialopez.com/Music by Jahzzar - https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/TIMESTAMPS[00:34] Introduction: Denise Nicholas[02:09] The 1960s and the Civil Rights Movement[03:51] Black writers & women writers[05:05] Room 222[17:11] Abbott Elementary[18:42] Writing and film work[19:56] Freshwater Road[22:08] Finding Home[24:38] In the Heat of the Night[32:42] Learn more
Today's guests are Jeanne Johnson, MHA/INF, BSN, RN, CCDS, system director of DCI and coding at Premier Health, and Kerri Swart, MBA, BSN, RN, director of CDI, interim associate director of utilization management, at SUNY Upstate University Health. Our intro and outro music for the ACDIS Podcast is “medianoche” by Dee Yan-Kay and our ad music is “Take Me Higher” by Jahzzar, both obtained from the Free Music Archive. Have questions about today's show or ideas for a future episode? Contact the ACDIS team at info@acdis.org. Want to submit a question for a future "listener questions" episode? Fill out this brief form! CEU info: Each ACDIS Podcast episode offers 0.5 ACDIS CEU which can be used toward recertifying your CCDS or CCDS-O credential for those who listen to the show in the first four days from the time of publication. To receive your 0.5 CEU, go to the show page on acdis.org, by clicking on the “ACDIS Podcast” link located under the “Free Resources” tab. To take the evaluation, click the most recent episode from the list on the podcast homepage, view the podcast recording at the bottom of that show page, and click the live link at the very end after the music has ended. Your certificate will be automatically emailed to you upon submitting the brief evaluation. (Note: If you are listening via a podcast app, click this link to go directly to the show page on acdis.org: LINK) Note: To ensure your certificate reaches you and does not get trapped in your organization's spam filters, please use a personal email address when completing the CEU evaluation form. The cut-off for today's episode CEU is Sunday, May 10, at 11:00 p.m. Eastern. After that point, the CEU period will close, and you will not be eligible for the 0.5 CEU for this week's episode. Today's sponsor: Today's show is brought to you by SmarterDx. Learn more at smarterdx.com. ACDIS update: Read the draft ACDIS/AHIMA Guidelines for Achieving a Compliant Query Practice and submit your comments using the link on that page by June 12! (https://bit.ly/4en4de4) ACDIS members can register for the May 21 Quarterly Member Call now! (https://bit.ly/42csuw3) Apply to serve on an ACDIS committee by May 31! (https://bit.ly/4uhBUSP) Read all the information and submit your speaker application for the 2027 ACDIS conference, ACDIS Symposium: Outpatient CDI, or Physician Advisor Forum by August 3! (https://bit.ly/4cTyiiU)
In episode THREE HUNDRED AND SEVENTY-THREE, Mike and Wade discuss the Ascension of our Lord and what it means for Christians and the Christian Church. We hope you enjoy the episode! Let us know if you have questions you'd like us to address in a future episode. For more about the show and the hosts, visit the Let the Bird Fly! website. Thanks for listening! Attributions for Music and Image used in this Episode: “The Last One” by Jahzzar is licensed under an Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 International License. “Gib laut” by Dirk Becker is licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives (aka Music Sharing) 3.0 International License. “Whistling Down the Road” by Silent Partner.
In episode THREE HUNDRED AND SEVENTY-TWO, Mike and Wade discuss vestments: their history, the various kinds that exist, and the reasons the Christian Church has made use of them. We hope you enjoy the episode! Let us know if you have questions you'd like us to address in a future episode. For more about the show and the hosts, visit the Let the Bird Fly! website. Thanks for listening! Attributions for Music and Image used in this Episode: “The Last One” by Jahzzar is licensed under an Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 International License. “Gib laut” by Dirk Becker is licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives (aka Music Sharing) 3.0 International License. “Whistling Down the Road” by Silent Partner.
Today's guest is Deanne Wilk, MPS, BSN, RN, CCDS, CCDS-O, CDIP, CCS, CDI education director for ACDIS. Our intro and outro music for the ACDIS Podcast is “medianoche” by Dee Yan-Kay and our ad music is “Take Me Higher” by Jahzzar, both obtained from the Free Music Archive. Have questions about today's show or ideas for a future episode? Contact the ACDIS team at info@acdis.org. Want to submit a question for a future "listener questions" episode? Fill out this brief form! CEU info: Each ACDIS Podcast episode offers 0.5 ACDIS CEU which can be used toward recertifying your CCDS or CCDS-O credential for those who listen to the show in the first four days from the time of publication. To receive your 0.5 CEU, go to the show page on acdis.org, by clicking on the “ACDIS Podcast” link located under the “Free Resources” tab. To take the evaluation, click the most recent episode from the list on the podcast homepage, view the podcast recording at the bottom of that show page, and click the live link at the very end after the music has ended. Your certificate will be automatically emailed to you upon submitting the brief evaluation. (Note: If you are listening via a podcast app, click this link to go directly to the show page on acdis.org: https://acdis.org/acdis-podcast/defining-ethical-query-practice) Note: To ensure your certificate reaches you and does not get trapped in your organization's spam filters, please use a personal email address when completing the CEU evaluation form. The cut-off for today's episode CEU is Sunday, April 26, at 11:00 p.m. Eastern. After that point, the CEU period will close, and you will not be eligible for the 0.5 CEU for this week's episode. Today's sponsor: Today's show is brought to you by ACDIS PRO, CDI's trusted platform to navigate medical record reviews. Click here to learn more today! (https://bit.ly/4cHaWy5) ACDIS update: Read the draft ACDIS/AHIMA Guidelines for Achieving a Compliant Query Practice—2026 Update! (https://bit.ly/3O62xLn) Submit your comments on the ACDIS/AHIMA Guidelines for Achieving a Compliant Query Practice—2026 Update by May 16, 2026! (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/QPB-public-comments) Respond to our Physician Advisor's Role in CDI survey today! (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2026pa) Apply to speak at the 2027 ACDIS conference, happening May 16–19 in Las Vegas! (https://acdis.org/27speaker)
In episode THREE HUNDRED AND SEVENTY-ONE, Mike, Wade, and Jason what the Bible says about suffering and how God uses it. We hope you enjoy the episode! Let us know if you have questions you'd like us to address in a future episode. For more about the show and the hosts, visit the Let the Bird Fly! website. Thanks for listening! Attributions for Music and Image used in this Episode: “The Last One” by Jahzzar is licensed under an Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 International License. “Gib laut” by Dirk Becker is licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives (aka Music Sharing) 3.0 International License. “Whistling Down the Road” by Silent Partner.
Today's guest is Natoya Johnson, CCDS, CCS, CDI manager at Tufts Medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Our intro and outro music for the ACDIS Podcast is “medianoche” by Dee Yan-Kay and our ad music is “Take Me Higher” by Jahzzar, both obtained from the Free Music Archive. Have questions about today's show or ideas for a future episode? Contact the ACDIS team at info@acdis.org. Want to submit a question for a future "listener questions" episode? Fill out this brief form! CEU info: Each ACDIS Podcast episode offers 0.5 ACDIS CEU which can be used toward recertifying your CCDS or CCDS-O credential for those who listen to the show in the first four days from the time of publication. To receive your 0.5 CEU, go to the show page on acdis.org, by clicking on the “ACDIS Podcast” link located under the “Free Resources” tab. To take the evaluation, click the most recent episode from the list on the podcast homepage, view the podcast recording at the bottom of that show page, and click the live link at the very end after the music has ended. Your certificate will be automatically emailed to you upon submitting the brief evaluation. (Note: If you are listening via a podcast app, click this link to go directly to the show page on acdis.org: https://acdis.org/acdis-podcast/clinical-deep-dive-encephalopathy) Note: To ensure your certificate reaches you and does not get trapped in your organization's spam filters, please use a personal email address when completing the CEU evaluation form. The cut-off for today's episode CEU is Sunday, April 12, at 11:00 p.m. Eastern. After that point, the CEU period will close, and you will not be eligible for the 0.5 CEU for this week's episode. ACDIS update: ACDIS members can read the full March/April 2026 edition of the CDI Journal and claim the one ACDIS CEU by taking the accompanying quiz now! (https://bit.ly/4mgqiNe) Learn more about the 2026 ACDIS Conference and register today! (https://bit.ly/4qeFWdh)
In episode THREE HUNDRED AND SEVENTY, Mike, Wade, and Jason discuss the connection between Maundy Thursday and Good Friday. We hope you enjoy the episode! Let us know if you have questions you'd like us to address in a future episode. For more about the show and the hosts, visit the Let the Bird Fly! website. Thanks for listening! Attributions for Music and Image used in this Episode: “The Last One” by Jahzzar is licensed under an Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 International License. “Gib laut” by Dirk Becker is licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives (aka Music Sharing) 3.0 International License. “Whistling Down the Road” by Silent Partner.
In episode THREE HUNDRED AND SIXTY-NINE, Mike and Jason discuss Holy (Maundy) Thursday and the new command to love. We hope you enjoy the episode! Let us know if you have questions you'd like us to address in a future episode. For more about the show and the hosts, visit the Let the Bird Fly! website. Thanks for listening! Attributions for Music and Image used in this Episode: “The Last One” by Jahzzar is licensed under an Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 International License. “Gib laut” by Dirk Becker is licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives (aka Music Sharing) 3.0 International License. “Whistling Down the Road” by Silent Partner.
n episode THREE HUNDRED AND SIXTY-EIGHT, Mike and Kristi Meyer discuss mathematic and human flourishing. We hope you enjoy the episode! Let us know if you have questions you'd like us to address in a future episode. For more about the show and the hosts, visit the Let the Bird Fly! website. Thanks for listening! Attributions for Music and Image used in this Episode: “The Last One” by Jahzzar is licensed under an Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 International License. “Gib laut” by Dirk Becker is licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives (aka Music Sharing) 3.0 International License. “Whistling Down the Road” by Silent Partner.
Helgrammite, Loraveth, Rictus seek out who they perceive as their biggest threats, coming as a surprise for some of these opponents. But though the trials proclaim only one can survive, some of the wizards are ready to take their fate into their own hands.Royale Theme: “Wizard Disco” by Louie Zong: https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/wizard-discoOriginal Music by Griffin McElroyAdditional Music in this Episode: "Pure" by Jahzzar: http://www.betterwithmusic.com/; "Atmosphere for Documentaries" by Universfield: https://unil.ink/universfield; "Moulds Sun" by 10 Echo: https://10echo.bandcamp.com/; "When the Wick is Gone" by The Pangolins: https://thepangolins.yolasite.com/; “If You Can't Be the Sun, Be the Sun” and “The Redemption in Her Arms, the Light at the End of Her Tunnel" by Schemawound http://schemawound.com/; "Languid Dawn" by Blear Moon: https://blearmoon.bandcamp.com/; "tribute to eddy" by Jean Toba: https://jeantoba.blogspot.com/; "The Unknown" by Jar of Flies: https://jaroffliesofficial.bandcamp.com/; "A Rainbow in the Sewers" by Jangwa: https://www.petitesmaisons.it/jangwa/; "Haze" by Scott Holmes Music: https://scottholmesmusic.com/; and "The Fae" by Mark Lingard: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/mark-lingard/.Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota: https://www.ilcm.org/donate/