Podcast appearances and mentions of Ken Lawson

In Chapter 3, Amanda Knox takes you to Hawai'i's Big Island to speak with Ian and Shawn Schweitzer and members of their legal team to understand how a confession, driven by deals and deception, could lead to their arrests. Despite a lack of forensic evidence, Ken Lawson of the Hawai'i Innocence Project helps break down how police tunnel vision and media pressure led to the brothers' wrongful imprisonment and the battle to clear their names.---You can view the materials referenced in this episode at https://threepodcast.com/chapter-3-family-feud Please consider donating to Ian's GoFundMe at https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-ian-schweitzer-after-wrongful-conviction.  You can visit www.hawaiiinnocenceproject.org and click the donate button to support them, their work and their clients. Amanda Knox's new memoir, Free: My Search for Meaning is available at www.amandaknox.com. If you have any information about the abduction and murder of Dana Ireland, we encourage you to contact the Hawai'i Innocence Project at contacthip@hawaiiinnocenceproject.org. You can also contact Crime Stoppers at (808) 961-8300 and the Hawai'i Police Department at (808) 961-2380 or visit their website Hawaiipolice.gov to submit a tip.

This episode was originally published on The Murder Sheet's main feed on January 25, 2025.The Cheat Sheet is The Murder Sheet's segment breaking down weekly news and updates in some of the murder cases we cover. In this episode, we'll talk about cases from Hawaii, Florida, and Texas.The Patrick Scruggs case:Fox 13: https://www.fox13news.com/news/howard-frankland-bridge-stabbing-federal-prosecutor-arrest-suspect-driving.ampCNN: https://www.cnn.com/2023/10/01/us/patrick-scruggs-florida-highway-stabbing/index.htmlTampa Bay Times: https://www.tampabay.com/news/crime/2025/01/15/howard-frankland-bridge-stabbing-patrick-scruggs-prosecutor/Fox 13: https://www.fox13news.com/news/defense-man-accused-howard-franklin-stabbing-seek-more-evidenceWFLA: https://www.wfla.com/news/pinellas-county/what-led-ex-prosecutor-to-stab-driver-on-the-howard-frankland-bridge-new-court-documents-may-shed-light/The murder of Deputy Jesus Vargas and the attempted murder of US Marshals K9 Rocky:KHOU: https://www.khou.com/article/news/crime/suspect-dead-deputy-killed-shot-k9-houston/285-8d5f1e9d-7d0e-4e56-bca1-83b1b7c59e65ABC 13: https://abc13.com/post/deputy-jesus-vargas-killed-questions-remain-following-deadly-shooting-brazoria-during-warrant-service-sw-houston/15805982/Fox 26 Houston: https://www.fox26houston.com/news/jesus-vargas-deputy-shooting-robert-lee-davis-warrantThe murder of Dana Ireland:Honolulu Civil Beat: https://www.civilbeat.org/2025/01/brothers-exonerated-in-dana-ireland-murder-case-sue-hawaii-county-police/Our interview with Ken Lawson of the Hawaii Innocence Project: https://art19.com/shows/murder-sheet/episodes/bea9d3eb-1fac-4927-88b7-9c1d1b343a00The threats from Roosevelt Sifford:The Palm Beach Post: https://www.palmbeachpost.com/story/news/crime/2025/01/22/pbso-inmate-sent-written-threat-to-judge-who-sentenced-him-for-murder-roosevelt-sifford-daliah-weiss/77855321007/Pre-order our book on Delphi here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/shadow-of-the-bridge-the-delphi-murders-and-the-dark-side-of-the-american-heartland-aine-cain/21866881?ean=9781639369232Or here: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Shadow-of-the-Bridge/Aine-Cain/9781639369232Or here: https://www.amazon.com/Shadow-Bridge-Murders-American-Heartland/dp/1639369236Join our Patreon here! https://www.patreon.com/c/murdersheetSupport The Murder Sheet by buying a t-shirt here: https://www.murdersheetshop.com/Send tips to murdersheet@gmail.com.The Murder Sheet is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The 1991 murder of Dana Ireland on Hawaii's Big Island has been full of twists and turns. Last year, a man who had served 26 years for that crime was formally exonerated by DNA evidence. Earlier this year, DNA evidence implicated another man. Police confronted him- and then let him go. He soon died by suicide.What's going on? How did all of this happen? To get answers, we spoke with Ken Lawson, the co director of Hawaii's Innocence Project. Support The Murder Sheet by buying a t-shirt here: https://www.murdersheetshop.com/Send tips to murdersheet@gmail.com.The Murder Sheet is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Eleanor Williams, Sidney Nicole Rogers, Ken Lawson, and Directory Gino McKoy, "Lumina" are our Special Guests

Eleanor Williams, Sidney Nicole Rogers, Ken Lawson, and Directory Gino McKoy, "Lumina" are our Special Guests

Without Your Head Horror Podcast with Eric Roberts and director Gino McKoy! In theaters now! A terrifying sci-fi thrill ride, LUMINA follows four friends desperately searching for their abductee friend in a DUMB - DEEP UNDERGROUND MILITARY BASE. Whether they find their friend or not, what they find in the desert of the US to the sands of the Sahara, will change their lives forever. PATRICIA, a free-spirited Nubian hippie and amateur videographer, is staying at the house of her rich friend, ALEX, who decides to throw a party that reunites old friends and introduces them to his new girl, TATIANA. The night seems destined for drama when he invites DELILAH, an old girlfriend who doesn't hide her feelings for him. Despite the tension running through the celebration, the night goes off without a hitch. Everything changes with the sudden appearance of blinding lights from the sky. One second they're there, the next they're gone, and the only thing for sure is that Tatiana has disappeared. Months go by, during which Alex's mental state deteriorates. He joins an online community of conspiracy theorists and UFO watchers and has even reached out to GEORGE, an old acquaintance whose beliefs demand a matching tin foil hat. Worried about him, Patricia calls Delilah. After a recent falling out Delilah has been reluctant to come by, but jumps at the opportunity to work her way back into his life. Alex is convinced he must find Tatiana and he believes she's in a DUMB. After an intensely vivid dream about Tatiana being held captive there. The four friends set out on a trip that changes some lives and takes others. After being hunted by alien menaces, tracked by the government, and chased by lights in the sky, they quickly realize that they have gotten themselves in too deep. In his feature directing debut, Gino Mckoy leads a cast that includes the legendary Eric Roberts as well as up-and-coming talent Rupert Lazarus, Eleanor Williams, Andrea Tivadar, Sidney Nicole Rogers, Ken Lawson, and Emily Hall. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/withoutyourhead/support

‘Lumina' just had its premiere at the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences in Los Angeles, California. The sci-fi flick by writer/director Gino McKoy explores what would happen to the loved ones of individuals who were abducted by aliens. Joining McKoy are actor Ken Lawson and producer David Seychell, who spoke to Aaron about the project! _______________________________________________________________ Talking Strange Paranormal Show with Aaron Sagers is a weekly paranormal pop culture podcast featuring celebrity and author interviews, as well as learned experts in all things strange and unexplained. Sagers is a paranormal journalist and researcher who appears as host of 28 Days Haunted on Netflix, and on Paranormal Caught On Camera on Travel Channel/Discovery+, and Talking Strange is part of the Den of Geek Network. If you like Talking Strange, please subscribe, leave a nice review, and share with your friends. The Talking Strange Paranormal Show is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and wherever you check out spooky content. For more paranormal pop culture, head to Den of Geek, and follow @TalkStrangePod on Twitter. Email us with episode ideas, and guest suggestions, or for a chance to have your letter read on a future episode: TalkingStrange@DenOfGeek.com Follow Host Aaron Sagers: Twitter.com/aaronsagers Instagram.com/aaronsagers Facebook.com/AaronSagersPage tiktok.com/@aaronsagers Patreon.com/aaronsagers (For Q&As, livestreams, cocktail classes, and movie watches) Until Next Time: Be Kind. Stay Spooky. Keep It Weird. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gary Jones is an actor, comedian, writer, and Paul McGillion's drinking buddy. He is perhaps best known for his fan-favourite recurring role as Walter Harriman (AKA the Chevron Guy) in Stargate SG-1, for his countless appearances on CBC's hit radio show The Debaters, for his record nine times hosting the Leo Awards, and for his many years “Yes, and”-ing on improv stages across the continent. In 2022, Gary won a Leo Award for Best Actor in a Web Series for his work in the first season of Forgotten Masters, a delicious and absurd mockumentary series now streaming on YouTube. Gary plays DJ Ian Leighton, who has spent 45 years volunteering on co-op radio and interviewing many of the great players, but now devotes his 3:00-3:15 AM time slot to finding the greatest guitarists you've never heard of. These guitarists are portrayed by Ken Lawson and a revolving cast of some of the greatest hairpieces you'll ever see. Forgotten Masters returns for its second season on October 13, and Gary Jones visits the YVR Screen Scene studio to talk Harriman (including his bonkers audition and a potential Stargate SG-1 rewatch podcast), hairpieces, and the forgotten masters we'll meet in season two of Forgotten Masters. Episode sponsor: UBCP / ACTRA

Dean Jenkinson and musical comedy duo David Milchard and Ken Lawson amp-up the crowd when they decide if all music should be experienced live. Then, is fine dining one of the finer things in life? Julie Kim and Wes Borg dish up a deluxe discourse.

Comedians David Milchard and Ken Lawson – AKA the duo behind David and Ken: Comedy with Music! – talk about comedy in the age of COVID, how comedy has changed, how audiences have changed, and what we lose when we don't let loose with laughter. Episode sponsor: Fish Flight Entertainment

School of Hollywood : Our Guest is Canadian Director & Screenwriter Gino McKoy to give you the first look behind his upcoming Sci-fi Horror Thriller LUMINA, the very first sci-fi movie filmed entirely in Morocco.   Cast include Golden Globe nominee Eric Roberts, Ken Lawson, and Eleanor Williams. We talk about Gino's background in the Music Business to shooting a film like Ridley Scott would. 

It is a pleasure to welcome director, screenwriter, recording artist, and songwriter Gino McKoy to The Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. Gino McKoy is about to release 2021's breakout science fiction film LUMINA. The film is the first-ever science fiction filmed entirely in Morocco. LUMINA stars Golden Globe nominee Eric Roberts, Ken Lawson, and Eleanor Williams. The film is bold, cerebral, and distinctive from your average alien film. LUMINA follows a young college graduate whose girlfriend vanishes in a blinding flash of light. Determined to find her at any cost, he is drawn into a dangerous, otherworldly web of distortions as he seeks to discover the truth behind her disappearance.Gino McKoy wanted to make LUMINA in Africa, and between its deserts and mountain landscapes, Morocco established itself as the perfect filming location. The filming took place during the COVID-19 pandemic, the director and his team's production facilities landed in Marrakech last October, and they had 14 weeks of preparation and production. Nearly 250 international and Moroccan crew worked on the production as technical staff or extras. In addition to LUMINA, Gino is an independent recording artist that is verified on Spotify and produced and directed his own music videos. In this edition of The Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast, Gino McKoy revealed how he and his crew overcame the countless obstacles that presented themselves during LUMINA's filming process. He also shared the stories behind several of his songs.

A wrongful arrest landed a homeless man in the state mental hospital for more than two and a half years. Joshua Spriestersbach, 50, was homeless and sleeping outside Safe Haven in Chinatown when he was suddenly arrested by police officers. They believed he was Thomas Castleberry, a convicted drug user, car thief and burglar. Despite telling officials multiple times that he wasn't Castleberry, Spriestersbach was instead jailed, then sent to the Hawaii State Hospital, where he was forced to take medication he didn't need.It's a story of mistakes, apparently by so many people at so many levels. In episode 9 of “The Other Side of Paradise,” HNN investigative reporter Lynn Kawano talks to Spriestersbach's sister Vedanta Griffith about her efforts to get answers. Plus, we talk to the co-director of the Hawaii Innocence Project, Ken Lawson, who explains why he believes the state tried to cover-up the mistake.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gino McKoy is the Director & Screenwriter behind this year's upcoming breakout sci-fi film, LUMINA, the first-ever Sci-Fi movie filmed entirely in Morocco and stars Golden Globe nominee Eric Roberts, Ken Lawson,and Eleanor Williams. According to the film's Academy Award-winning editor Thom Noble, “McKoy's eye for detail and recollection of shots and angles is exactly like that of Ridley Scott." Gino envisioned and created entirely new Sci-Fi worlds and was extremely agile and experimental in building his massive and jaw-dropping film sets. LUMINA is bold, cerebral, and distinctive from your standard alien movie fare. The story follows a young college graduate whose girlfriend vanishes in a blinding flash of light. Determined to find her at any cost, he is drawn into a dangerous, otherworldly web of distortions as he seeks to discover the truth behind her disappearance. Gino wanted to make LUMINA in Africa, and between its deserts and mountain landscapes, Morocco established itself as the perfect filming location. Filmed during the Covid pandemic, the director and his team's production facilities landed in Marrakech last October, and filming lasted 5 months. Nearly 250 Moroccans worked as technical staff or as extras. Falling under the spell of the city and the diverse landscapes of southern Morocco, the choice of Morocco was symbolic for Gino, because being from the Caribbean his country shares many similarities with Africa. Gino found in Africa the landscapes and places he dreamed of for his film including the sumptuous desert of Agafay, the Atlas Mountains, and the majestic backdrops of Ouarzazate. The dynamic and ambitious Gino McKoy is looking forward to bringing his first feature film to theatres worldwide later this year and is excited to speak with you to share for the first time the film and behind-the-scenes moments of what it took to get it made. Follow us on IG and Facebook: @societytalkspodcast Follow Joe: @joe_lorenzo Podcast edit by: @elevig #StaySafe #StayCreative #SocietyPerformers ARE #AloneTogether #SocietyTalks #JoeLorenzo #SocietyEntertainment

In episode 2 of "The Other Side of Paradise," Hawaii News Now investigative reporter Lynn Kawano continues her conversation with Hawaii Innocence Project co-director Ken Lawson. The former high-profile attorney talks about how he finally hit rock bottom, his time in a federal prison, and how he started rebuilding his life -- one relationship mended and goal met at a time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ken Lawson, co-director of the Hawaii Innocence Project, has tasted success and its bitter twin failure. He's known more than his fair share of grief and hardship. And it took hitting rock bottom to help him see what he needed in life was right in front of him the whole time. Join Hawaii News Now investigative reporter Lynn Kawano as she explores the twists and turns of Lawson's young life, including his journey to becoming one of the nation's top lawyers and his descent into a years-long struggle with drugs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Note:  This is a replay of our most popular episode - Episode 28 Kenneth Lawson went from running a successful practice in Ohio to having his license revoked because of misconduct while addicted to prescription painkillers. He joins us to share his remarkable journey to redemption. Ken Lawson is the Co-Director of the Hawai’i Innocence Project and an Associate Faculty Specialist at the William S. Richardson Law School where he teaches Criminal Procedure, Criminal Law, Professional Responsibility, Evidence, and Hawai’i Innocence Project. What Kenneth Shares in This Episode: His lack of self-esteem as a child, where that stemmed from, and how it affected his beliefs about himself How he became the first African American lawyer at one of the largest firms in Cincinnati Why fear of personal insecurity, failure, economic insecurity, and other fears held him back What finally led him to leave his corporate position to open his own law practice How he acquired Deion Sanders as a client Despite being happier as a solo practitioner, Kenneth still felt like “something was missing” His adoption and how he tracked down his biological mother When he first realized he was addicted and how the addiction escalated What led him to attend his first Alcoholics Anonymous meeting How he handled a public disbarment Why going to prison might have been the wakeup call he needed How he secured his current professor position with the University of Hawaii The lesson he has learned about forgiving others and letting go of anger Resources Mentioned: If you’re licensed as an attorney in California and need addiction help and services, here are several resources for you. The Other Bar The Recovery Village Hazelden ABA Lawyer Assistance A resource for rebuilding your finances after rehab ABA Journal article about Kenneth and the road to redemption for disbarred lawyers Guest Info: Klawson3@hawaii.edu Thanks for listening! Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE to the show to receive every new episode delivered straight to your podcast player every Tuesday. If you enjoyed this episode, please help me get the word out about this podcast. Rate and Review this show in Apple Podcasts, Stitcher Radio, Google Play, and Tunein and be sure to share this podcast with a friend. Be sure to connect with me and reach out with any questions or recommendations for specific resources: Twitter Facebook LinkedIn Website Email me at megan[at]zaviehlaw[dot]com This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not to be construed as legal advice specific to your circumstances. If you need help with any legal matters, be sure to consult with an attorney regarding your specific needs.

On this episode of Pundits on the Porch, JMI's Bill Mattox interviews the Executive Director of the Department of Economic Opportunity, Ken Lawson. The post Executive Director Ken Lawson appeared first on James Madison Institute.

Florida’s teacher’s union is not the only group asking Gov. Ron DeSantis to keep campuses closed until the start of the new school year. The Florida PTA and four different medical groups are making the same request. Also, on today’s Sunrise: — The first inmates have died of coronavirus in the state prison system. The Department of Corrections kept it quiet for more than a week, but the fatalities have been confirmed by the medical examiner. — A shake-up at the state unemployment office. Ken Lawson is still running the Department of Economic Opportunity, but DeSantis ordered the director of the Department of Management Services to tackle the agency’s computer problems, which is keeping hundreds of thousands of people from applying for unemployment. — Sens. Marco Rubio and Rick Scott weigh in on the COVID-19 pandemic. Scott wants more testing and blames China for the outbreak. Rubio says it’s up to state and local governments to decide when people go back to work, questioning the wisdom of putting Donald Trump's name on all those $1,200 stimulus checks — The statewide lockdown is unwelcome news for victims of domestic violence, often leaving them trapped at home with their abuser. The head of a shelter in Palm Beach County offers some tips for those in a bad place. — Rep. Shevrin Jones of West Park goes to bat for Joe Biden and is hosting a virtual town hall meeting with the former Vice President. — In the latest with Florida Man, who picked the wrong way to remind people to wear a mask in public.

A new forecast is showing Florida has failed to flatten the coronavirus curve, which means the official projection is that the worst of COVID-19 will occur April 21 instead of early May. As of last night, there were 13,629 confirmed cases in Florida, with 254 fatalities. Also, on today’s Sunrise: — After the initial failure of Florida’s unemployment compensation system, Gov. Ron DeSantis says they’ve made significant improvements and should be able to process about 80,000 claims per week. While it’s a vast improvement, there’s already a backlog of 560,000 applications. — Department of Economic Opportunity head Ken Lawson is under fire for the failure of Florida’s unemployment system, and some lawmakers are calling for his resignation. Sen. Janet Cruz is one of them. — The Chief Justice of the Florida Supreme Court has extended the closure of the state court system through the end of May. — Attorney General Ashley Moody has some advice to help you avoid becoming a victim of the “Zoombombers.” — The Governor’s statewide “stay at home” order issued last week has an exemption for churches. Still, DeSantis is asking ministers, pastors and rabbis to maintain social distancing if they have in-person services for Passover or Easter. — Checking in with Florida Man, who is the second person jailed in Hawaii after ignoring a quarantine order.

In this episode, we get very meta and talk about talking with Debbie Roche from the Uncomfortable podcast and Ken Lawson from Vancouver Theatre Sports. We find out why it's hard to have difficult conversations and how to get better at having them.     

Ken Lawson, executive director of the Florida Dept. of Economic Opportunity shares the news that Florida hit 3.0% unemployment in December, the lowest in recorded history.

It’s a #Sunrise Christmas — a collection of holiday stories past and present from the staff at Florida Politics, as well as from some newsmakers featured on the podcast. — The lighting of the official Capitol Christmas tree in the lobby of the Governor’s office. Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried presented the tree and Gov. Ron DeSantis accepted it on behalf of Floridians. — Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis took part in the tree ceremony. A week later, he helped burn a Christmas tree to illustrate stories about the potential terror lurking in your living room. — One of the people covering the press conference was Sarah Mueller, who recently signed on as a Tallahassee reporter for Florida Politics. Mueller talks with Sunrise about her new gig. — Renzo Downey joined the Florida Politics crew just a few weeks before Mueller. His favorite Christmas memories come from his mom’s side of the family, she’s from the Dominican Republic. — Florida Politics publisher Peter Schorsch loves the holidays. He talks to Sunrise about where he gets the spirit of the season. — Getting teens in the spirit of the holidays is a special challenge. Florida Politics Tampa Bay reporter Janelle Irwin Taylor has found a way. — Department of Economic Opportunity chief Ken Lawson talks about his latest traditions and favorite Christmas memories; a classic case of making lemonade when life gives you lemons. — Veteran TV reporter Noah Pransky, who contributes to Florida Politics, offers his Christmas traditions from his younger days, including watching “A Charlie Brown Christmas” the first time it aired. — Florida Politics Orlando reporter Scott Powers shares a Christmas memory about a holiday miracle at the Miami airport. Special Guest: Peter Schorsch.

Ken Lawson, Executive Director of the Dept. of Economic Opportunity talks jobs for Florida in November 2019.

Florida's jobless numbers are out for the month of October and Lawson speaks about them.

Florida's jobless numbers are out for the month of October and Lawson speaks about them.

The guilty verdict in one of Hawaii’s biggest public corruption trials was just rendered last week. What does conviction mean, what’s next, and what happens to the victims of conspiracy, corruption and attempted obstruction. The quick jury decision against individuals who held the public’s trust has riveted the community for years. The host for this episode is Ken Lawson. The guests for this episode are Alexander Silvert and Peter Wolff. The host for this episode is Ken Lawson. The guests for this episode are Alexander Silvert, Peter Wolff, Alexander Silvert and Peter Wolff.

Timeshare conversations don't just stop outside of the resorts. Tune in & listen to Ken Lawson talking to Luciano ( A Top Writer) about his morning routine & his biggest take aways from WG Resorts training.

Kenneth Lawson went from running a successful practice in Ohio to having his license revoked because of misconduct while addicted to prescription painkillers. He joins us to share his remarkable journey to redemption. Ken Lawson is the Co-Director of the Hawai‘i Innocence Project and an Associate Faculty Specialist at the William S. Richardson Law School where he teaches Criminal Procedure, Criminal Law, Professional Responsibility, Evidence, and Hawai‘i Innocence Project. What Kenneth Shares in This Episode: His lack of self-esteem as a child, where that stemmed from, and how it affected his beliefs about himself How he became the first African American lawyer at one of the largest firms in Cincinnati Why fear of personal insecurity, failure, economic insecurity, and other fears held him back  What finally led him to leave his corporate position to open his own law practice How he acquired Deion Sanders as a client Despite being happier as a solo practitioner, Kenneth still felt like “something was missing” His adoption and how he tracked down his biological mother When he first realized he was addicted and how the addiction escalated What led him to attend his first Alcoholics Anonymous meeting How he handled a public disbarment Why going to prison might have been the wakeup call he needed How he secured his current professor position with the University of Hawaii The lesson he has learned about forgiving others and letting go of anger Resources Mentioned: If you're licensed as an attorney in California and need addiction help and services, here are several resources for you.   The Other Bar The Recovery Village  Hazelden ABA Lawyer Assistance A resource for rebuilding your finances after rehab  ABA Journal article about Kenneth and the road to redemption for disbarred lawyers Contact Information: Klawson3@hawaii.edu Thank you for listening! Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE to the show to receive every new episode delivered straight to your podcast player every Tuesday. If you enjoyed this episode, please help me get the word out about this podcast. Rate and Review this show in Apple Podcasts, Stitcher Radio, Google Play, and Tunein and be sure to share this podcast with a friend. Be sure to connect with me and reach out with any questions/concerns: Facebook LinkedIn Website Email me at megan[at]zaviehlaw[dot]com This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not to be construed as legal advice specific to your circumstances. If you need help with any legal matters, be sure to consult with an attorney regarding your specific needs.

Bringing with him his Marine background and homegrown Florida story, Ken Lawson has taken VisitFlorida in a bold, refreshing, and transparent direction. Appointed by Governor Scott to right a sinking ship, Lawson has been fundamental in revitalizing the state's tourism bureau, however he still has to fight against hurricanes, national and international competition. Ken is fluent in Floridian. Ken takes advantage of social media to innovate the way tourists are ‘sold' on Florida, he informed us, “We have a program called Share A Little Sunshine where people send their video clips of their experience. And when you see it on Facebook, on Instagram. It's like, “No. No one's selling me anything. They're sharing with me.” And then I'm going to put myself in the shoes of that person and it's just after the hurricane for a live camera showing that, “Hey, it's 1:10 here in Destin and the sky is clear. The air smells good. Feel the sand underneath your toes.” In fact, Facebook told us that after the hurricane our campaign on Facebook was basically the second most popular, successful campaign they had and this is after Visa.” When making decisions on how to market the state, Lawson turned to an unexpected source: the general tourism council of Canada. Lawson learned that greater than marketing any theme park, beach, or fishing hole, is marketing the diversity of experiences in Florida. Lawson describes being able to traverse the west coast of Florida and experience fine dining, nightlife, museums, concerts and more.

Since this episode of Fluent in Floridian was recorded, Ken Lawson was tapped as the Director of Florida’s Department of Economic Opportunity.   Bringing with him his Marine background and homegrown Florida story, Ken Lawson has taken VisitFlorida in a bold, refreshing, and transparent direction. Appointed by Governor Scott to right a sinking ship, Lawson […] The post 37. Visit Florida President & CEO Ken Lawson appeared first on Fluent in Floridian.

15! Meek Mill is free, but we're talking about Kanye West instead. Plus, Paul Ryan fired a Catholic priest for caring about poor people? We also have a Mea Culpa Mailbag and a REALLY spicy Bikileak! Our guest is the incomparable Ken Lawson, Co-Director of the Hawai‘i Innocence Project and Associate Faculty Specialist at the William S. Richardson Law School, where he teaches Criminal Procedure, Criminal Law, Professional Responsibility, Evidence. We discuss criminal justice and police reform, the evils of the private prison industry, and Hawaii's shortcomings on justice as a supposedly "progressive" state. Professor Lawson also takes some listener questions and joins us for shoutouts and restaurant recs. Have a listen!

Ken Lawson is always challenging me. First with "coaching" me in a losing battle against a child ping-pong champ. Second by trying to tach me improv. And in this episodes he attempts to get me to stand unassisted from a legs-crossed position. He's failed in all three endeavours. We also talk about his body shame issues, his hernia(s), and dancing topless for a living with the Comic Strippers. It's always fun when Ken is in studio.

On this episode, Jaime & Glenn introduce you to Ken Lawson, the President and CEO of Visit Florida--the State's official tourism marketing corporation. They also share fun facts about Florida's travel and tourism industries and then get into a whole bunch of other fun Florida stuff. Listen in... Finding Florida Podcast Episode 4a: We are excited to be able to start incorporating the voting element for planning these trips soon. So, keep a lookout for details on that! Tour Guide:  Jaime "Jemmy" Legagneur, Co-Host and Chief Enthusiasm officer: Jaime@FloridaPodcastNetwork.com Tour Guide: Glenn the Geek, Co-Host and Chief Fun Officer: Glenn@FloridaPodcastNetwork.com Link to Sound File for Sight Impaired: Click Here Featured Pic Credit:  Florida Huddle Guest: Ken Lawson, President & CEO of VISIT Florida Florida Hero: Captain of casino boat that caught fire says he’s no hero, by Bill Varian of Tampa Bay Times Flori-duh Story: Drunk Tampa Man Mistakes Bank Drive-Thru for Taco Bell, WTFFlorida.com For full show notes and links, including the Agenda for Episode 4b (out TOMORROW, 1/31), head to: http://findingfloridapodcast.com/episodes/episode-4a-around-the-state-in-1-day-preview/ Our Adventure Agenda for Episode 4b (out TOMORROW, 01/31): Special thanks all the wonderful representatives who took us on a tour of Florida: Wednesday Schedule (01-10-2018): Stop # | Spot Stop #1 - Punta Gorda - Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach Visitor & Convention Bureau - Jennifer Huber Stop #2 - Bradenton - Bradenton Area Convention & Visitors Bureau - Kasara Morison Stop #3 - Tampa Bay - Visit Tampa Bay - Kevin Wiatrowski Stop #4 - Panama City Beach - Visit Panama City Beach - Jayna Leach Stop #5 - Tallahassee - with Meagan Dougherty of VISIT Florida Stop #6 - Seminole Tribe of Florida - Billie Swamp Safari - Melissa Sherman Stop #7 - Fort Lauderdale - Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau - Ivonne MacMillan Stop #8 - The Keys - The Florida Keys & Key West - Laura Myers Want to join us at one of our stops on a future adventure? Email glenn@floridapodcastnetwork.com!    FPN:  Check out the other shows on the Florida Podcast Network  

On this episode, Jaime & Glenn introduce you to Ken Lawson, the President and CEO of Visit Florida--the State's official tourism marketing corporation. They also share fun facts about Florida's travel and tourism industries and then get into a whole bunch of other fun Florida stuff. Listen in... Finding Florida Podcast Episode 4a: We are excited to be able to start incorporating the voting element for planning these trips soon. So, keep a lookout for details on that! Tour Guide:  Jaime "Jemmy" Legagneur, Co-Host and Chief Enthusiasm officer: Jaime@FloridaPodcastNetwork.com Tour Guide: Glenn the Geek, Co-Host and Chief Fun Officer: Glenn@FloridaPodcastNetwork.com Link to Sound File for Sight Impaired: Click Here Featured Pic Credit:  Florida Huddle Guest: Ken Lawson, President & CEO of VISIT Florida Florida Hero: Captain of casino boat that caught fire says he’s no hero, by Bill Varian of Tampa Bay Times Flori-duh Story: Drunk Tampa Man Mistakes Bank Drive-Thru for Taco Bell, WTFFlorida.com Our Adventure Agenda for Episode 4b (out TOMORROW, 01/31): Special thanks all the wonderful representatives who took us on a tour of Florida: Wednesday Schedule (01-10-2018): Stop # | Spot Stop #1 - Punta Gorda - Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach Visitor & Convention Bureau - Jennifer Huber Stop #2 - Bradenton - Bradenton Area Convention & Visitors Bureau - Kasara Morison Stop #3 - Tampa Bay - Visit Tampa Bay - Kevin Wiatrowski Stop #4 - Panama City Beach - Visit Panama City Beach - Jayna Leach Stop #5 - Tallahassee - with Meagan Dougherty of VISIT Florida Stop #6 - Seminole Tribe of Florida - Billie Swamp Safari - Melissa Sherman Stop #7 - Fort Lauderdale - Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau - Ivonne MacMillan Stop #8 - The Keys - The Florida Keys & Key West - Laura Myers Want to join us at one of our stops on a future adventure? Email glenn@floridapodcastnetwork.com!    FPN:  Check out the other shows on the Florida Podcast Network

Our Metallica episode is finally here! And to celebrate, we brought aboard our good pal and old-school metalhead, Ken Lawson! Not only do the three of us talk pretty much Metallica's entire discography, we also make a plethora of bizarre allusions to other bands, including but not limited to: Gary Glitter, The Postal Service, Blink-182, Chris Isaac, and the Misfits! We also talk about that time Metallica should have broken up, vans with barbarian ladies air-brushed on the side, Bob Rock's silky-soft hair, creatures with wah-wah pedal voices, and how 'Lulu' is the clamato juice of records. Between the heaps of praise for 'Ride The Lightning' and major disses for 'St. Anger', we find the time to dish out a couple linguini high-fives and get real about Napster. All this, and Ken gets a charley horse! It's the Metallica show! (The producers of this podcast do not endorse the placement of metal into any bodily orifice.)

Ken Lawson returns to walk us through some improv games and exercises. If you've ever considered taking improv courses, have a listen. At the very least, you'll come away more confident knowing you're better than the host of this show.

The Comic Strippers flaunt their physiques all over this episode. You'll have to use your imagination, though, as Roman Danylo, Ken Lawson and Chris Casillan talk about shower scenes, Ping-Pong balls and lap dances while performing improv comedy. But they have depth, too, as they prove when they reflect on what Labour Day means to them.

Ken Lawson is an actor, improviser and heavy metal musician. Guess which one he gets grief about in this his first appearance on WSF? He also reveals what he is referred to by his nephew, gives us a lesson in improvising, and relates how Amy Poehler is his biggest fan. It was truly a fun show. That's not code, either.