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Today, it's Musicians Making A Difference Day, or MMAD Day for short. MMAD are a music-based charity with the aim of transforming young lives through music. Local musician and ambassador for MMAD, Fletcher Pilon, joined Homebrewed to talk about MMAD Day. Fletcher was an active participant of MMAD when he was 12, and has since gone on to become an ambassador and even run workshops of his own for the charity. In this chat, Fletcher tells Cam and Eamonn about how MMAD helps children who have dealt with loss, homelessness, drug addictions, and more, and reveals some future plans for his own music. To learn more about MMAD or MMAD Day, click here Like Homebrewed on ⁠Facebook⁠ Follow Homebrewed on ⁠Instagram⁠ Watch our content on ⁠YouTube⁠ Check out our Spotify Playlists ⁠here⁠ Catch up on everything ⁠Homebrewed⁠ Homebrewed is a radio program and podcast dedicated to supporting the Australian Music Industry. Cameron Smith and Eamonn Snow have been presenting Homebrewed since November 2017 and have received excellence awards and the admiration of local bands for their presentation of Homebrewed and their continued support of the Australian music scene. This podcast is designed so you can enjoy conversations with musicians, industry representatives and music media personalities.

Linnea Rönnqvist rapporterar om ett översvämmat High Chaparall och fritidshus som står illa till efter SMHI:s varningar om höga flöden. Hon pratar också om den tyska försvarsminister som nu har avgått efter bland annat en kritiserad nyårshälsning. Fanny Wijk berättar om maffiabossen Matteo Messina Denaro som gripits i Italien efter 30 år på flykt och berättar om de olika grupperna inom den Italienska maffian.Och så kommer dietisten och influencern Hanna Olvenmark som driver sajten Portionen under tian och förklarar hur man kan laga billig, nyttig och enkel mat. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam Wadewitz joined Shaw + Smith as senior winemaker in 2013, with a strong pedigree that included stints at Seppelt and Best's Great Western. Coming up to his 10th anniversary, Adam is now a partner and joint CEO, a role he shares with David LeMire, and he's helped drive Shaw + Smith's evolution into one of Australia's most exciting wine companies. Shortly before Adam joined, Shaw + Smith founders Martin Shaw and Michael Hill-Smith purchased one of Tasmania's top sites for chardonnay and pinot noir, the Tolpuddle Vineyard. And in 2015, the group started The Other Wine Co. as a vehicle for experimenting with some different varieties and wine styles. Shaw + Smith is currently celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Tolpuddle wines, and its expansion into the McLaren Vale region, with the acquisition of an esteemed vineyard in the Blewitt Springs sub-region. They've titled it MMAD – that's M-M-A-D – an acronym of Martin, Michael, Adam and David. It's planted to grenache, shiraz and chenin, and the debut wines have just hit the market. That's coming up later in the interview. But given Adam is originally from McLaren Vale, I asked him how he came to spend most of his winemaking career working in cooler climate regions.

Meet Melanie Taddeo. Her parents always encouraged her to be the best that she could be. That attitude shined through when, at the age of 21, she experienced a stroke that left her paralyzed on her left side and totally blind. Her drive helped her to regain the ability to walk. Also, she regained some of her eyesight.   Melanie will tell you that she is a teacher and loves to impart knowledge. In this episode, you will get to hear how she crashed through barriers when school principals and others would not give her a job after discovering she was blind. As many of us have experienced, Melanie found that no matter her capabilities and experience, the only thing prospective employers considered was that she was blind.   Melanie's story proves how incredibly unstoppable she was and is. I hope you will find this episode as inspirational and thought-provoking as did I.   About the Guest: Melanie Taddeo is a passionate advocate for inclusion who at the age of 21 suffered a massive stroke that left her completely paralyzed on her left side and legally blind. After years of therapy, she was able to regain her independence and go on to become the first legally blind teacher to graduate in Ontario.   She is a certified special education teacher with over 20 years of experience in program development, fundraising, community outreach, volunteer management, and public speaking. Melanie founded Connect 4 Life and Voices 4 Ability; V4A Radio based on her personal experience of the lack of programs that promote independence for people with disabilities. She has made it her goal to help empower others to achieve their dreams despite the challenges they face.   Melanie has assisted hundreds of people through Connect 4 Life's programs such as the first broadcast training program for individuals with disabilities: “An Accessible voice in Broadcasting”, life skills training program, and public speaking. Melanie's passion is evident in everything she does to ensure that each client sees their abilities and not only their disabilities.    Melanie published her first book in 2019. “My Unforeseen Journey Losing Sight Gaining vision.   Melanie has been a Toastmaster for eight years achieving her, Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM), and was the recipient of the Member Making a Difference award (MMAD) in 2020, and now using her speaking to inspire others across the globe as a champion of inclusion,    Melanie empowers entrepreneurs, professionals, and community leaders to embrace challenges and how to overcome unforeseen change with dignity, and ease.   Most recently Melanie has created a company called gaining vision, to help promote inclusion across the world, ensuring that every person feels heard, seen, and valued just as they are.      Her story is proof that despite adversity success is possible with hard work and perseverance.         To learn more please visit www.connect4life.ca    WEBSITE: www.melanietaddeo.ca   http://gainingvision2020.com  FACEBOOK PAGE   https://www.facebook.com/gainingvision/  TWITTER   @gainingvision  INSTAGRAM   @gaining_vision  YOUTUBE   Gaining vision with Melanie Taddeo Nxumalo    About the Host: Michael Hingson is a New York Times best-selling author, international lecturer, and Chief Vision Officer for accessiBe. Michael, blind since birth, survived the 9/11 attacks with the help of his guide dog Roselle. This story is the subject of his best-selling book, Thunder Dog.   Michael gives over 100 presentations around the world each year speaking to influential groups such as Exxon Mobile, AT&T, Federal Express, Scripps College, Rutgers University, Children's Hospital, and the American Red Cross just to name a few. He is an Ambassador for the National Braille Literacy Campaign for the National Federation of the Blind and also serves as Ambassador for the American Humane Association's 2012 Hero Dog Awards.   https://michaelhingson.com https://www.facebook.com/michael.hingson.author.speaker/ https://twitter.com/mhingson https://www.youtube.com/user/mhingson https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelhingson/   accessiBe Links https://accessibe.com/ https://www.youtube.com/c/accessiBe https://www.linkedin.com/company/accessibe/mycompany/ https://www.facebook.com/accessibe/       Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below!   Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. You can also subscribe in your favorite podcast app.   Leave us an Apple Podcasts review Ratings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts.     Transcription Notes Michael Hingson  00:00 Access Cast and accessiBe Initiative presents Unstoppable Mindset. The podcast where inclusion, diversity and the unexpected meet. Hi, I'm Michael Hingson, Chief Vision Officer for accessiBe and the author of the number one New York Times bestselling book, Thunder dog, the story of a blind man, his guide dog and the triumph of trust. Thanks for joining me on my podcast as we explore our own blinding fears of inclusion unacceptance and our resistance to change. We will discover the idea that no matter the situation, or the people we encounter, our own fears, and prejudices often are our strongest barriers to moving forward. The unstoppable mindset podcast is sponsored by accessiBe, that's a c c e s s i  capital B e. Visit www.accessibe.com to learn how you can make your website accessible for persons with disabilities. And to help make the internet fully inclusive by the year 2025. Glad you dropped by we're happy to meet you and to have you here with us.   Michael Hingson  01:21  Well, hi, once again, and welcome to unstoppable mindset. I am excited to introduce you all to Melanie Taddeo . And Melanie's gonna tell her story. I don't want to give it all away. But Melanie has everything that we could ever expect to have in an unstoppable mindset podcast. She has a great story. She has unexpected life challenges that she has chosen to deal with. And she did deal with them. And she has all sorts of other things that I'm sure we're going to talk about. She's an advocate, dealing with persons with disabilities and all sorts of other stuff. And rather than saying all sorts of other stuff, and then living it to your imagination, Melanie, welcome to unstoppable mindset.   Melanie Taddeo  02:04 Thank you so much for having me, Michael.   Michael Hingson  02:07 So here it is a late afternoon for me and an early evening for you. You're in Toronto or LLC and Ontario, right? Correct. Yes. And we're out here in California. So we traverse the three major time zones of our two countries. And so you Have you had dinner? Not yet. I will. I will start cooking after this is over? Well, let's get started. So why don't you tell us a little bit about you kind of your, your early years and all that stuff. And we'll go from there.   Melanie Taddeo  02:42 Wonderful. So I'm the eldest of four girls, my dad is Italian descent, and my mom is Canadian, and a little bit of Irish and English in her background. But I was raised in an amazing loving home, where everything was encouraged, reach for the stars, hard work ethic possibilities and be a great role model for my three younger sisters. And that sounds like a really comfortable life. But it can be challenging at times, of course, because you know, you want to be the perfect daughter, whatever perfect was, but in your is a child that's the impression was given work hard. Of course, you had choices be a doctor or lawyer. I didn't either. But that's okay. But everything they taught me was about equality. And everybody's equal everybody, although there may be differences in our friends, all of us are the same inside and really to focus on that and not seeing differences. And I appreciate that now. Now, this was the mindset they taught me yet in their generations. Decision. How   Michael Hingson  03:46 old were you when this was was being taught to you?   Melanie Taddeo  03:49 Oh, from age five, up so   Michael Hingson  03:53 in school and so on, you are already thinking of people more as equal than probably a lot of kids did.   Melanie Taddeo  04:01 Yes, definitely. And, you know, it's, I'm so thankful for that. Because, obviously, we live in a very multicultural area of Mississauga. And we, it was really great, because, you know, although there are different types, sizes, you know, different genders, all these different things, and of course, you know, different backgrounds. We just were all friends. And that was a great mentality. And I'm really happy my family instilled that in me at that age.   Michael Hingson  04:28 Did other children have any kind of an issue with that? They tend to view people the same way. How did all that work?   Melanie Taddeo  04:37 You know, it was interesting, I think, looking back reflecting back, perhaps there was some definite biases there. But as children, you just think, Oh, they're mean. And that was about it. And I don't want to be their friend because they're mean, but it was never about oh, you're this or that. But it was just that unconscious bias or the way that they were they were raised. But we all play together. We all had great opportunities to learn about one another. And I appreciated that. Even individuals with disabilities, you know, there was a special class back then you might exam not going to age myself. But back then there was different separate classes. But they were just kids, there was nothing different, which I really appreciate that. My family always said, you know, no matter what family you know, sticks together, we always work towards a common goal. Set your goals high. Again, remember that lawyer and Doctor kind of mentality. I reached for the stars, everything I did in my life was to be a teacher, because that was my dream. I wanted to be a teacher, I was that girl that settled her stuffed animals to the front of the room to teach them, you know, the ABCs. I loved it. So everything my volunteer work growing up, as I started to get older, 13 and up was all right around kids. And I wanted to teach that was my dream.   Michael Hingson  05:57 So when you were when you were growing up? Did you have many friends who had any kind of disability? Do you remember? It was they were in different schools?   Melanie Taddeo  06:10 It mostly Yes. But for me, it was just, you know, it wasn't even on my radar, to be honest, at that point. Actually, that's not true. There was a young man down the street that lived there, and he had Down syndrome. But he just used to ride his bike around and he was just the boy like, we called him by his name, Jay. And that was that. But again, everybody was the same. So it didn't dawn on me. But again, reflecting back, I now recognize that, but it was never said to me, oh, this person has Down syndrome. It was just he was Jay. And it was a good thing, because I feel it taught me so much about seeing past the disability. So that was thrilling years, great. Life was really great.   Michael Hingson  06:57 So you went through? Well, I guess would be high school and all that. And you still wanted to teach   Melanie Taddeo  07:04 everything. Actually in high school I used to I got into art. And I found my passion. I had a mentor in high school teach me about art. And I was able to do all these beautiful paintings and drawings. And my creative side came out and I was on cloud nine. i My mentor at the time said I can retire if somebody one of my students goes to university for art, like that's me. And again, I did everything working in art galleries, that sort of thing, just to get experience. And I put together an amazing portfolio and was accepted to go to university for Arch. Again. It's a big joke on me in the future. But this point I was living the dream, teaching art and summer camp. And just loving my spare spare time was painting and drying and really absorbing all the arts.   Michael Hingson  07:53 So you went off to university what university I went to York   Melanie Taddeo  07:57 University, which is in Toronto. At first I committed and then I lived in residence. And it was a great opportunity. It was very well known for their art program, top notch professors and had great facility and I was just experimenting with all the different techniques and styles and just really trying to get my feet footing because I encounter a world would be an art teacher that was my dream. Best of both worlds.   Michael Hingson  08:25 So I get the impression that something happened along the way to change all that.   Melanie Taddeo  08:31 Yes, yes, it did. My fourth year university, I started to develop migraines. And everybody kept saying lots of stress from University. I'm thinking I'm studying art, what kind of stress do you have during kid paid by campus, really. And they kept giving me medication to numb the pain. But till one morning, I couldn't lift my head off the pillow. Finally I said there's something wrong and I went and they did MRIs they did CAT scans. They said no, nothing showing. And so one day, they saw something behind my eyes. And they said well, there's something there. And they diagnosed me with pseudotumor servi. And really just means there's a fake tumor. Yeah. But it was a misdiagnosis. It was a sign of a stroke. So they sent me for the eye operation to relieve the pressure from the optic nerve. And they kept me in the hospital and I was lethargic that was throwing up and they said all this anesthetic, it's this it's that it's the other they sent me home. And I was at my parents house recovering. And they had to go the family doctor and I'd still been really really sick and not well. And I couldn't see out of my eyes when I woke up. So they had the bandage. And they say Oh, it's okay. It's part of the surgery, it's going to come back. And so I had to call the family doctor for a checkup for them to test the eyes. And again, remember remembering that they said oh, you're going to be able to see Don't worry me He's fine. It's just they're swollen, they're going to come down. And I remember having to get showered. And I was like, come on, Melanie get given the shower, and I said, okay, okay, okay, just a minute I sit on, see the toilet and just rest. Basically, my mom had to shower me, and I'm a very modest woman, I would never let that happen. But I was just really out of it. Got to the top of the staircase, and I was like, Okay, go ahead and go down. I'm like, Oh, the house was spinning. And I said, I think I'm gonna go down on my bomb. So I said, at the top of stairs, and I started to go down. And mom's like, move your left side. Melanie said, I am. What do you think I'm stupid. And I would never talked to my mother. But I had had a stroke at the top of the staircase. So this struggle of be completely paralyzed on the left side and legally blind. So I was in a coma for two weeks. And I tell you, everybody, you can hear everything going on when you're in a coma. So please talk to us. I heard everything I heard. I had the last rites. I heard the doctors told my parents, I wasn't going to live to plan my funeral. I heard them basically say, if I survived, I would be a vegetable. Of course, I also heard everybody's deepest, dark, darkest confessions. So again, be careful what you share. My little sister came to me said, I'm so sorry, I stole your case of peach gum, because I kept it in my bedroom, you know, extra case, throw it in your bag every day. And when I woke up, I had remembered everything. And so of course, I would question them. But during the coma, my dad put a Walkman. And again, I'm dating myself, but with music on my ears. And I remember the songs from that time. And again, all of the DJs everything was right there in my mind, because I could hear everything. And I knew it was going, I just wasn't awake.   Michael Hingson  11:48 So you actually were unconscious. So it wasn't just that you were paralyzed and could move. You're actually unconscious. But as you said, you could hear everything. Yeah,   Melanie Taddeo  12:00 that you couldn't communicate. And, again, my brain wasn't there. Apparently, supposedly, I was. You know, they kept saying she's not gonna wake up, she said, and that's a scary thing for a family to go through. But imagine hearing all this and wanting to say, Hello, I'm alive. I'm still here. So it was a very exciting time to reflect on but at that time it was. And so when I woke up, I couldn't see anything. And of course, I was intubated. So I couldn't communicate either. And they kept saying, use this for that and use because I could hear, so use a thumbs up for Yes, down for no. And they wanted me to use this bliss board of letters to point out and I couldn't see them and explain to my can't see anything, and my eyes were no longer bandaged. And this was it. So when I was finally out of the coma, or type still, during the coma, they did life saving procedure, where they inserted a catheter into the groin and inserted 1 million units of blood into my brain. And I was the second out of five in North America to survive. And that changed a lot because it relieved the blood clots, but it also added extra pressure to behind the eyes. So the optic nerves were permanently damaged, destroyed during this whole procedure. So yeah, welcome blind, Nigel to move. It was a very scary time, a very angry time.   Michael Hingson  13:25 So you were intubated, that must have been pretty uncomfortable, especially once you woke up?   Melanie Taddeo  13:30 Definitely I you know, especially because you have to learn to swallow again, not only the stroke, but having this to die for so long. It was it was just a very new process for me having to digest everything that had happened, as well as recover physically.   Michael Hingson  13:46 How long were you intubated once you woke up?   Melanie Taddeo  13:50 So I was in a coma for two weeks. And I'd say that was going to be another two weeks.   Michael Hingson  13:55 Wow. Yeah. My wife went through a situation in 2014, where she had doubled ammonia and acute respiratory distress syndrome, and was put in an induced coma. So she was intubated. But after two weeks, they said they they needed to remove the two but they did a tracheostomy so that she could, she could continue to breathe, but they kept you intubated for a month.   Melanie Taddeo  14:21 Mm hmm. Yes. And again, I am sure again, depending on the timing, how that was because again, I had long term, like they've cracked on my teeth, all that fun stuff. So it was you know, so lots of other things. And then of course, the raspy throat for quite a while. Yeah. But yeah,   Michael Hingson  14:38 yeah, it was. So you were totally blind.   Melanie Taddeo  14:43 Totally nothing at that point. And it was, you know, it was it was it was scary, because I couldn't see I could just hear people come in the room. I couldn't tell who's there. Of course, I got very used to people's voices. And that was a good thing because that's how I tend to, you know, really depend on my sense of hearing. But I also want to have us on one hand, so having to learn to do everything, feed myself, things like that just laying in a hospital bed alone. But being told that I was never going to see again that I was never going to get out of the bed, all those negative thoughts, and I'm a very positive person, I always had been with that positive upbringing. And I kept saying, no, no, I'm going to I'm going to do this. And they, they said, Oh, Melania, you know, stroke really affects you. You're the mindset of how you perceive things. And it's true, I understand that. So I always say I had stroke brain, it's not a medical term. It's a melody term, that I thought I could do everything I kept telling them. This was happening in July, I'm going to university back to university in September, I'm going back to move out on my own pictures to paint you exactly. In my mind that I just wanted to get back to normal, whatever normal was.   Michael Hingson  15:57 So what happened? Well,   Melanie Taddeo  15:59 I am a fighter. I'm a survivor, my parents will tell you I'm stubborn, but I'd like to say determine it sounds much nicer. And after a good kick in the butt from a chaplain of the hospital. I decided that I wanted to thrive instead of just survive, I stopped feeling sorry for myself. And, you know, there's a lot of time to think in the hospital. And you know, I had amazing family support, whatever they were petrified. Because of course, going through the I had regressed because I was scared to a little childcare my parents, mommy and daddy again. And I've just was it was just part of the stroke and part of the fear. But after the chaplain really brought it back home, he's like, if you want to go back to school, you can you know, you just need to really get your act together and work hard. And I went to a rehab hospital where I learned to walk walk again, I don't have use of my left arm still. But that's because I'm right handed and I kind of forgot it was there for a while. But I started walking again after you know, driving my wheelchair and to the wall several time, they said they had to repeat the entire hospital, the rehab center after I left because I kept couldn't see where I was going. So I kept ramming into walls and things like that. But I just kept a positive attitude got my independence back as far as I could physically walking first, of course, you know, with a quad cane, a single pain, and then without a cane. But then I had to come to terms with the fact that I was blind. I went through the denial. They had cniv with just cane National Institute for the Blind, come and see me with a guide dog and a talking watch. Like what are you here for? I don't need you. Well, Melanie, you're black. No not. And after going through that denial, I went to see an IV and learned how to navigate use my white cane, get around and cook independently and get my independence back. And then, of course being stubborn, as you know, as my family would say or determined. I went to teachers college I applied and because my grades were great. My volunteer experience was right up that I knew they had to give me that interview. And the interview went like this much. How are you going to do this with your disability? And how are you going to do that with your disability? Of course, in my mind, I don't have a disability, right. I'm like, fine. I said, I thought this interview was about my abilities and not my disability. Oh, well, they let me in. And my first day of teachers college, my professors are gone by Christmas. I said, Watch me. I had no idea what I was doing. I never went to school without eyesight. And I had to learn to put books on tape about having notetakers asking for accommodations. I knew nothing about this. But I quickly learned and Teachers College was only a year. It was intense. And even with my practicum I had to advocate for myself. So I learned a lot really, really quickly. Because I was determined to achieve this dream. I wasn't gonna let anything hold me back at this point, because that was my lifelong dream. I had to learn how to do things differently, though, because of course, I couldn't do it the same way. Well, you could do them. Absolutely. 100% I got very creative. I was teaching a grade seven, eight split art. And I had these goggles created for the students to see what I saw. So they could understand just a little bit of what I was seeing. And it was the best teachable moment I've ever had. Those students could empathize. They got a really great ideas of what they couldn't do what they couldn't do ask a lot of questions, which opens the dialogue for kids because they you know, they're there. They want to ask questions are curious, but they also are afraid of offending. And I was able to get them to try using doing art without their eyesight. Yes, I haven't blindfold themselves put some music on Okay, painters, and it was a really great experience at the beginning. And as well working with little kids and teaching them about abilities versus the disability, because of course at that time when I was teaching and Teachers College, there was the differences and there was really hard differences with people with this abilities into schools. So they're being made fun of and stuff like that. So I wanted to close that down fast. So it was a great experience. But the one thing I did face that was challenging for me is my professors thought that I should only teach special education. And I fought that tooth and nails. I ended up going into special education because I love it. But I was angry at them for putting me in that box.   Michael Hingson  20:25 So, you, when you were teaching art in Teachers College, what kind of art? Was it painting or sculpting   Melanie Taddeo  20:36 or helping and drying, believe it or not, and it was really getting them to teach the basics. And I had to teach myself, okay, how am I going to teach this concept now that I can't see, because after I, when I was in the rehab hospital, they had me trying to paint and draw. And first of all, the drawings was totally totally disproportion. So I thought, you know, what, it's all about interpretation and perception. So why not call it abstract. But I was still able still having the skill sets to talk it through. So I would help them with a verbal practice, okay, so we're going to, you know, take the charcoal and do this and walk them through it. And I said, Why don't you try and show me how you would draw this from your perspective. And then I would do a demonstration. And they'd be like, Oh, mister, doesn't look like that bowl of fruit? No, it doesn't, you're right, what does it look like, but this is my interpretation. So it was a really great eye opening experience for them. But I also really started to sway towards clay, and sculpture, and really get those tactile feelings. So for me, that's what shifted for me in my art, but I still had to teach the the elements of art. So being creative thinking outside the box, and getting the students to really listen, and be creative as well.   Michael Hingson  21:58 So when you were teaching, drawing, and charcoals, and so on, were you doing that, in part, because you still were going through some sort of a denial or?   Melanie Taddeo  22:10 Oh, okay. And wasn't it?   Michael Hingson  22:14 Right? Because that's, that's what you teach in the in art, right?   Melanie Taddeo  22:17 And that's the norm, right? Because I was normal, though, it took me a long time to really understand when I got to that acceptance stage, I was like, you know, I don't want to join it anymore. And that was okay, for me at that time, since then I've gone back to it, but in a very different way. So, but at that moment, it was working through the process of acceptance.   Michael Hingson  22:41 So you were you were totally blind, that that did change at some point. It did.   Melanie Taddeo  22:46 So I it's amazing. The brain is a amazing muscle, I'll call it. And so because my eyes actually are fine, this optic nerve that is destroyed, in my optic nerve wasn't passing the messages to the brain and what I was seeing, so technically, my brain taught itself how to see. Not well, but it's still going see some shapes. And I see some details. I can read large print, things like that. So I do have some usable sight. However, I also learned very quickly not to depend on that site, because you never know. So,   Michael Hingson  23:21 so how long after? Well, you were in Teacher's College? How long after that? Did you regain some use of eyesight?   Melanie Taddeo  23:29 It was actually a number of years after Teachers College that actually, yeah, okay.   Michael Hingson  23:34 Did you learn braille? I did. So you use Braille. Still?   Melanie Taddeo  23:39 I do not. i It's funny because I had when I was doing my additional qualifications. To teach individuals with a blind or partially sighted they, they you have to learn how to read Braille. So I mastered grade one like that grade to the contractions a little tricky for me, I'll be honest, but it was more visual, I was doing it because my fingertips are not so good with sensation. And, you know, of course, I can still teach it, but I don't use it myself and then still depend on that large print or a Sharpie marker. But I'm also learning but other technologies now to count on that instead of the print.   Michael Hingson  24:21 You think your fingertips and their ability to sense or read dots were affected at all by the stroke?   Melanie Taddeo  24:28 i Yes, absolutely. Even though it's my right side, I definitely feel it was that I noticed even though the stroke affected my left side, other sensations on my right side were diminished. So I think that was definitely part of it.   Michael Hingson  24:40 So that may have been an issue that if you didn't have a loss of sensation that may have helped with Braille.   Melanie Taddeo  24:47 Oh 100% And I think I would have definitely continued with it if it had been able to read it with my fingers because it is such an easy way to communicate and help with interviews like this. If you have no So whenever it would be great.   Michael Hingson  25:03 Yeah. Well, and it's important to be able to do that. And you're absolutely right. The The reality is Braille is the main reading and writing mode that blind people and a lot of low vision people use as well, because in general, it's more efficient than looking at letters unless you have enough eyesight to read to be able to do that comfortably. Yes. And so the problem is that a lot of people, on the other hand, never get to learn braille as children, because they're forced to try to use their eyes. I've heard just countless people say, if I'd only really had the opportunity, and really did learn braille as a child, I'd be a much better reader today.   Melanie Taddeo  25:47 I've heard that a lot as well. And then also, a lot of parents don't want their children to depend on Braille, which is mind boggling.   Michael Hingson  25:55 They don't want their children to be blind, and they won't deal with that. That's true, too. Which is, which is part of the problem. But Braille is still the, the means by which we read and write. But you, you certainly have dealt with it well, and you've dealt with it in some some very practical ways, since you really don't have the sensation to do Braille really well. And that's perfectly understandable. So you went off and you went to be a teacher, you went to Teachers College, and then what did you do?   Melanie Taddeo  26:25 I graduated as a first legally blind teacher to graduate in Ontario, which is a really big deal. Except nobody would hire me. And, you know, I've really struggled with that I didn't comprehend why. Because again, to me, there was no difference. It was just doing something differently. And creatively. I had a lot of great references, of course, because I was doing practice teaching at my old high school as teaching art. And of course, I have references. But once I put my application out to the boards, I get calls from the principal's and they'd be like, Oh, you're exactly looking for, you know, grade seven, eight split for RT, are you willing, and I Ghen, this is something I learned, but not you do not disclose your disability over the phone before getting to the interview, and I asked, Are you aware that I'm visually impaired? And they said, Oh, no. And of course, I said, What was that a problem? Well, not with me, of course, but will be with parents. And again, it wasn't a huge understanding advocacy at that point. But to me who better to tshirt, children with a disability than somebody that little one, just 24/7? So I said, Okay, thanks so much. So I didn't get hired. And I started to feel like what a waste, oh, my gosh, I'm never gonna get a job. You know, the whole pour was me pity parade thing. Stopped. And I thought, you know, what, I'm a great teacher, I was still volunteer teaching, and I was loving it. And I was coming up with really unique ways to teach and get around this, you know, safety thing. So I had all the answers down pat, and how to do things safely for everybody, and where I would be successful, and what different things I could do to bring to the table to add that little bit extra. And I started to talk to people, a lot of people with various disabilities. And they kept saying, you know, we want to learn how to be independent. Melanie, how did you do this? And I said, Well, it's easy. You just have to, you know, really put your mind to it set some goals. And so I thought, wouldn't it be amazing to have a charity, or a program known as a first it was a program to help individuals with different disabilities access, education and training, just as they are, despite their disabilities. And so I had run a learning center for adults with disabilities, just teach them life skills, help them learn to advocate for stuff, all the stuff that I had done to get my independence back. And that went on for three years. And that was great. But I learned a hard lesson. Like I'll use my own money for that. Not a good idea. So it didn't last long. And I then I have met a lawyer, and they're like, why did you start a charity to do the same type of programming, and that way you can seek funding and donations. Okay, so I did that. And in the meantime, I was trying to think outside the box other than life skills, what other skills should I be teaching when the programs you're talking to different people? And advocacy was a big piece. And then also, I needed something to share information because I can't read brochures, and I was like, No, you have to have a great brochure on it, but I can't read it. So I created voices for ability radio, which is the first 24/7 Internet radio station for about and by people with disabilities as a platform for us to have a voice and that was in Canada so I wouldn't be clear in Canada because there's many all over the globe but and so voices for ability radio was our A platform for people to share their stories, as well as those resources that I and my family found so hard to find after becoming someone with a disability, because nobody shared information. So this was an exciting journey that started 2014. And we still are up and running. And it's exciting. We now since doing voices learned that many people with disabilities love media. So what created a radio broadcast training program? And how to podcast so I teach that every day, it's a great thing. So I'm teaching just in a very different way.   Michael Hingson  30:34 Well, and there's nothing wrong with that. No, not at all. I've always liked to teach. And when I was getting my master's degree in physics, I also got a secondary teaching credential. And in a sense, the actual certifications in both cases, I have not used, I didn't really end up with major jobs in physics, although I did, and still do work with companies in terms of scientific technologies, bleeding edge technologies, and so on. And teaching, by definition, because that is something that all of us have to do, as you're pointing out. The reality is we're the best teachers for teaching about disabilities or persons with disabilities. Absolutely. And, and so it's important to do that. The other side of that is that we also, if we do it, well learn to sell we all become great salespeople, because we have to do that in order to break through the misconceptions and perceptions that people have about us. Absolutely. So we we have to do that and make that work. So your the radio and the internet program is still up and running.   Melanie Taddeo  31:56 It is yes, we act now virtual because of course with pandemic, a lot of our clients are high risk. So we had them sound during the pandemic and we were able to reach more people throughout Ontario. So for us that makes sense. So with a 20 week program, we teach radio broadcasting just the basics introductory, they created their own podcast and a demo reel and a resume and then we connect them we partner with a lot of broadcasters they come in and they share their expertise and teach them and connect them with internships after they graduate and help them get their start that's the starting point.   Michael Hingson  32:31 You teach them how to edit and and process what do you use for that Reaper? Okay. There is there and all the appropriate plugins and and scripts that go with it. Yes, Reaper is a wonderful thing.   Melanie Taddeo  32:48 Yes, it is incredible. And you know, it's funny because it took us from trial and error. We tried to das it. We tried all those other ones. It's just like, I can't do this. They're not gonna be able to do it. So yes.   Michael Hingson  33:01 Well, I go back, talk about not wanting to give away your age, but hey, I'm not shy. I'm Nora, my modest. I worked in radio at a campus radio station in the late 60s and early 70s. Actually up through May or June of 1976. And I can tell you that there is nothing like when you need to edit a reel of tape, cutting, splicing, putting splicing tape in and doing it in such a way that you really can bridge the sound very effectively. It is nothing like Reaper today.   Melanie Taddeo  33:35 Yes, it's amazing how far it's come the technology and it again, I can't even imagine how you did that. That's incredible.   Michael Hingson  33:44 Yeah, my wasn't the best splicer in the world. But I but I can use Reaper really well. So I'm very happy with with all the different things that one can do with Reaper, it is a great program. Yes. And it is accessible. And the reality is that it is possible to do editing and so on. And Reaper is something that not only blind but sighted people use, but they have the people who are involved with it have been very diligent about doing everything possible to add in scripts and do other things so that all the features of Reaper are available and accessible.   Melanie Taddeo  34:16 Yes, and it's so great because when we teach our students with who are blind, we do the shortcuts, but we don't do it just for them. We do it for everybody. It's faster guys. And they're like, Yeah, I did as well. This is great. I love that. And it's interesting because it's amazing because everyone's on the same level. And we do do some extra work for those individuals with screen readers, you know, because we've got to make sure that Jaws key commands aren't the same and all those fun things so but it's great.   Michael Hingson  34:46 There are some great Reaper listservs and most of the time is spent talking about doing things to create an edit music and I don't use it for that. I'm so I'm only doing simple stuff by hand. relative terms and that is for podcast. But it is amazing the things that I see people doing and, and all the things that we're learning and all the different things that are available. It's just pretty incredible.   Melanie Taddeo  35:10 It is it is. But I really appreciate the fact that they continue to update the accessibility with Asara and as somebody else. And there's even a group, I don't know if they're in Canada, or they're on national, where they're located. But Reapers without papers. And they're a group of young people that have all this expertise of a river. It's amazing. And they're a great resource.   Michael Hingson  35:32 And that's where all the music stuff comes from. Most Well, I think the main proponents of it are in England or, or in the British Isles somewhere. But it is all over. And there is a huge subscription list. For the for the Reapers with the help papers. It's pretty cute.   Melanie Taddeo  35:52 Yeah, no, I think it's awesome. It's a great resource for our guys as well. So it's, it's wonderful. It's a great experience, and I get to do what I love and watch individuals grow. And that's a dream come true.   Michael Hingson  36:05 So you're, you're teaching them, but do you still have a radio program or any kind of thing that you're publishing?   Melanie Taddeo  36:12 I have my own podcast, take another look podcast, with my co host, kereta Felix, and we talk about uncomfortable and difficult conversations. So that's what I'm doing, you know, because you have to lead by example, of course. And if you don't have a podcast, you're teaching podcasts like, how does that work? But I also, I did have a show on voices for ability for a long time, but just don't have the time to do everything. So I said, just take my content from the podcast and put on station so we're gonna get to that.   Michael Hingson  36:41 Well, there you go. See? And and the podcast is working. Well, how long have you been doing it?   Melanie Taddeo  36:45 Since January?   Michael Hingson  36:47 Oh, you're just you're?   Melanie Taddeo  36:49 Yes, we're newbies. It's interesting, because we wanted to start something new and different. And working together is a lot of fun. And of course, we have we just recorded our 25th episode. So it's exciting.   Michael Hingson  37:03 You're doing once a week.   Melanie Taddeo  37:05 We Yeah, they come on every Saturday, we meet together, we record two episodes, and then just launch them every Saturday. Yes, yeah.   Michael Hingson  37:13 Well, we just are ready to put up show 37 of unstoppable mindset, it goes up on Wednesday. And same thing, we're doing one a week, and we started in September. And we're we're pleased with the results. We've gotten a lot of people who listen, and I hope that the people who are listening to this will definitely reach out as you get the opportunity to and let us know what you think of this. But we're having a lot of fun doing the podcasts. And hopefully we'll be able to teach other people the value of doing their own. It's all about telling stories, isn't   Melanie Taddeo  37:45 it? It is really isn't it, but a platform to be able to share your story to inspire others to educate others, there's so many opportunities, and really just have a conversation with the world about things that others don't know about. It's a great opportunity. And I've learned a lot from your podcasts, Michael, hearing all the different guests and different perspectives, I think it's a great opportunity for everybody.   38:07 So is Connect for life still in operation?   Melanie Taddeo  38:10 It is it is that's where I teach. So I teach students connect for life, the charity that I started. And it's great because not only are we doing the broadcasting class and the life skills class, where we have started up intro to public speaking course. And again, for individuals with, with, you know, some difficulties with being able to see, confidence sometimes could be but any disability can generalize. But so we have an introduction to public speaking course where we just teach the basics and get them comfortable and get them confident to be able to share their story because that's what advocacy is all about and being able to ask for things in an effective way when they need it. And then we also have our Connect for wellness program, which helps individuals cope with their mental health what's happening with being isolated, lonely, having a disability, and again talking about that so that they can get through anything they're struggling with.   Michael Hingson  39:04 So, in teaching public speaking, what's the most basic thing that you try to get people who are interested in becoming like public speakers? What's the most basic thing you work to get them to understand or what what kind of things do you have to overcome?   Melanie Taddeo  39:20 So first thing first is having a universal message that your audience can relate to your stories can be personal, but you always have to have that universal message. And please don't talk like this because it's really boring. vocal variety is everything. And for me, it's just about communicating and sharing stories, having that engaging connection with your audience. Because if you lose your audience right off the bat, they're not going to listen. So it's that universal message, tie it through so that what you're saying makes sense to people. And so that would be the main thing but then of course, you know, of course, in our state Your words don't mumble as well as to to clearly outline your speech or Keynote, whatever it is, so that you know where you're going with this and that people can follow easily. Those will be the main things.   Michael Hingson  40:10 read or speak from the heart and don't read a speech.   Melanie Taddeo  40:14 Exactly. And don't read, don't read, please don't read. Because that's terrible. It sounds awful, but connect with your audience have a conversation. And that's exactly speak from your heart. A lot of people speak best when it's off the cuff.   Michael Hingson  40:28 When I first started, when I first started speaking, after September 11, a couple people said you should write your speeches. Okay, I wrote a speech. And I read, it sounded horrible. And I read it to the audience. And it sounded horrible. They were very kind. But I listened to it because I like to record speeches, and then go back and listen to them again. And find that I probably learn more from listening to speeches, as well as going back and listening to these podcasts, which we do as we're running them through Reaper, to take out any little funny noises and throw clearings and all that. But I find that I learned a lot by doing that. And what I discovered was don't read a speech. Yes. And it's important. And the other reason, which most speakers get locked into a mindset don't do is the value of not reading your speech. If you are at a venue where you're speaking and you get there early, you never know what you might learn that you want to put into the speech to add value to it. You   Melanie Taddeo  41:38 got it 100%. And I think it's so important, because I think, you know, what I learned is, if you read a speech, you sound like you're reading a speech, you're not connected with the audience, and nobody knows what you've written. So here's the thing, if you know what you're talking about, just talk, have that conversation and connect with somebody. And like you said, you can add live and add things that just happen. So can be more relatable to your audience, because they were there for that. Sorry, perhaps they can relate to the topic because they're right there in the moment. But for people that are so focused on what they've written, they won't even go off script, and they lose.   Michael Hingson  42:20 And how boring is that? Or what?   Melanie Taddeo  42:22 Yes. And they only say there's three types of speeches, the one you wrote, when you delivered and the one you wish you'd delivered, right? Yeah. Wouldn't it be great just to deliver and be happy?   Michael Hingson  42:34 Yeah, I work really hard to get to the deliver the one I wish to deliver. And so that's why I love to listen to speeches, and so on, and why it's so important to do. But I don't know whether I've ever mentioned that on unstoppable mindset. I was asked once by a speaker's bureau to go deliver a speech to an organization called the National Property Managers Association. And I said to the speaker's bureau person, well, what is that organization, already having my own preconceived notion of what it was, but they said, what I thought, oh, it's an organization while the people who are in charge of taking people's properties and renting them out and so on. So, you know, do you have stories that you can tell him all that and I said, Sure, because, in fact, at the time that we were doing that we had rented, well, we had given a property manager a home, we were moving from one place to another, we're moving Southern California after Karen's illness. And so we had a property manager take over that. And then there were stories about that, not all positive. But I flew in to deliver the speech and got there very late the night before I was supposed to deliver a breakfast speech. So I got to the event on 1230. And I went to bed, got up in the morning, went down after taking my guide dog Africa outside because she has to go do her stuff. So we went in to do the speech, and it was breakfast. So I sat down and I was listening to some people near me speak. And something sounded off. So I said to one of the people, tell me more about the National Property Managers Association. Exactly what do you guys do and so on. The National Property Managers Association is an organization that is in charge of and responsible for anything physical owned by the United States government. Totally different? Yes. And I'm about 10 minutes away from speaking, whole speech has to be revised. And I'm not saying that to brag, but rather to express the importance of really learning to be flexible. Now as it turns out, I had negotiated government contracts and schedules and so on and had lots of great stories. In fact, it was a much more fun speech to give and did deliver a speech that everyone appreciated. He got to also talk about things regarding disabilities and other things like that. But the bottom line is that if you are locked into something so much that you don't pay attention to what's going on around you, you're going to get in trouble. Or you don't care, in which case, they're not going to want to have you come back.   Melanie Taddeo  45:23 Exactly. You would have got up until richer, original speech and they would have been sad about exactly. And probably wouldn't have said much, but probably wouldn't have invited you back. Yeah, no, exactly.   Michael Hingson  45:39 Right. Exactly. Right. They would, they would not have but, but it was fun. It was a great event, and enjoyed it and spoke to other divisions of it. So it was a it was a fun time. But I very much enjoy the fact that I believe it's important for me to learn more when I go to a speaking event than the people I'm speaking to, because that will help me in future speeches. And it's all about speaking from the heart. And it's all about learning to speak. And I can't even say extemporaneously because I know what I want to say. It's not like it's totally random. But I want to be able to be flexible. And that's what any good speakers should be able to do.   Melanie Taddeo  46:20 You know, it's when I ever talked to my students, oh, how do you memorize all your speeches, I said, Well, I personally, I write out my thoughts on the computer. And then I listened to it over and over again, I never ever go by what I write, but it's just the concepts I want to cover. And I may make point form notes, as I'm practicing, but it's just a matter of listening to it. And then I just put them away, and I just start talking. And that's the best speech when you start talking. Because I already know what I want to say, because I've written it down. And that's part of how I learned. It's just like, putting it down on something. And it could and then I'll just walk around the house talking to myself, my husband's like a UK. Oh, yeah, I'm just talking to yourself. And it works out just fine. And sometimes again, you get up and, you know, wait a minute, no, I'm gonna say this instead. And it just happens. And in the moment, so it is a great way. But it's important I find to teach the art of public speaking to anyone with a disability because they've got to be confident in what they're saying, because they want to win what what we what I like to do is to ensure that people feel heard and valued. And being able to articulate what you need and how you feel things like that is very, very important skill that not everybody does. Because that Oh, well. I'm just somebody with just blowing the whistle here. Yes, they do. They need to hear your voice. So for me, that's why we do that course.   Michael Hingson  47:50 Yeah. And by doing that, you're helping them to gain confidence. And the reality is people always say, well, aren't you afraid to get up in front of an audience and speak because why couldn't do that, I'd be afraid. And so I love to tell the story that after September 11, the first time I was invited to speak anywhere, was to a church service in central New Jersey, where they wanted to honor the people who were lost. So it was like two weeks after September 11. So that would have been? Well, it was the 26th. That was Wednesday, two weeks in a day later. And I said, Sure, I'd be glad to come they said, Well, you don't have a lot of time, only about six minutes or so. But we'd like you to come and tell your story. And I said, Sure, I'd be happy to do that. Then I asked the big question, how many people will be there, not 6000. So I learned pretty quickly, you don't be afraid of how large or what kind of what audience you have. You can you can deal with them. And it doesn't matter about the audience. If you connect, which is what you said earlier, it's all about connecting with the audience.   Melanie Taddeo  49:01 And again, knowing that they're there in an emotional state like you had just gone through and knowing that you can connect on that level, you can connect by celebrating the first responders or whoever you were the fire you're celebrating, and just really truly you're all there for a similar reason. And any conference any speaking engagement usually the people are there for the same reason, usually, but usually, you never know there's always that person that it may hit that may not know what you're talking about, or may really get something more out of it than you even expected.   Michael Hingson  49:37 And one of the things I love to do after speaking is take time to talk to people to to meet with them and so on course it's a blessing to have a book. That was the number one New York Times bestseller and, and also have a guide dog because what we do afterward usually is is there is a book table set up and I'll tie now Alamo black lap current eighth guy dog and tie him to the table. Alamo knows how to draw in people when it's all about petting him, of course. But but people come in, and then we get to chat. So whatever tool you have to use, but the bottom line is that people mostly really do want to interact. And you know, I've spoken at events, if you talk about politics and so on, that are completely opposite in view from the political views that I have to that I happen to have. But who cares is for me, it's not about politics, it's about about speaking and delivering messages. And one of the things that I generally do tell people is, like, I am perfectly capable, and probably will pick on Washington DC during this speech, but just let the record show. I'm an equal opportunity abuser. I go from the standpoint of Mark Twain who said Congress's Grandal benevolent asylum for the helpless, so they're all in the same boat. Yeah. So I said, you know, we could we could pick on all of them. And it's a whole lot of fun,   Melanie Taddeo  51:06 though, and again, adding humor, and it just breaks the ice. It says people at ease, and they know that you're just here to share a story. And then you're not going to get those people. Well, I'm on the side, I'm on that side. Right. Yeah. That that commonality. I love it.   Michael Hingson  51:20 And you know, a lot of people say, don't tell a joke at the beginning of a speech. Well, if, if you're telling a joke, just to tell a joke, then I agree. But if it has a purpose, and I have found some of those that are that are really very helpful to drive points home. So it's a lot of fun.   Melanie Taddeo  51:39 Yes, absolutely. And that's exactly it, it's the right time, the appropriate time, you get used to where that is. And yeah, it's just every speech is unique and different. Every audience is unique and different. So really, knowing your audience ahead of time, the best your ability is good thing,   Michael Hingson  51:55 even delivering the same speech at a lot of different kinds of venues. Each speech is different, and it should be different.   Melanie Taddeo  52:04 Yeah, you have to tailor it, even though you say,   Michael Hingson  52:07 even though it's basically the same speech, but every one is different. And that's what makes it fun, and also makes it great to listen to, because when I go back and listen to some of those speeches in here, how audience react or don't, then that helps me improve it for the next time. So thanks, that's pretty   Melanie Taddeo  52:26 good feedback, or the the response or having those conversations after always gives you that feedback. And you can just evolve from there.   Michael Hingson  52:36 Well, with speeches that I give today, I've learned what I should be able to expect from an audience if I'm connecting with them. And if I'm getting those reactions, then I know that I'm connecting. And if I don't, then I'm, I'm well, on the fly literally need to figure out what to do to make sure that I connect, and I've learned enough to be able to do that. But it is important to do that. And that's what a good speaker should do. Yeah. So you on the other hand, in addition to speaking have written a book, I have, tell us about that if you would,   Melanie Taddeo  53:15 please. So my unforeseen journey losing sight gaining vision is my book and it was published in 2019. I had been told for years, I should write a book, who would want to read my book. And I was listening to an audio book over the Christmas holiday in 2018. I received it and I was mesmerized. It was also such an inspiring book. And it's like, that's why you need to read a book. I'm like, asking the question, Who would want to read my book, he's like, you don't get it Do you don't understand how inspiring you are. So he planted a seed, and I didn't want the book just to be about me. I wanted something tangible for the audience. So the book is about unforeseen change in our life and how we cope with it, and some tangible resources for them to use for their own life. So everybody goes from preceding change, a breakup, a relationship, a death in the family, a loss of a job, let's say, the pandemic, and all of these things. But so the first part of each chapter is my story on a word. So it might be differences, beliefs, success, whatever the word of the chapter is the title of the chapter. And then underneath, I give some things that helped me cope with it. And that way the reader has a choice to add, try to apply it to their situation, or maybe it doesn't work for them. But I wanted something so people's could walk away, go wow, okay, now I can try this out my life, because these are the things that helps me. And it was such an amazing, cathartic process to write the book for myself, but also had my book launch the beginning of December 2019. And I plan this amazing book tour for 2020 and   Michael Hingson  55:00 You know what happened? You got to do it virtually. He   Melanie Taddeo  55:03 was this is it. I didn't actually do much of it to be honest, I understand. Yeah, I, you know, I still will do it. I, you know, I've got all these books. And but what was really great, we got to record the book and audio version, my friend ready for an audio book. And I've been talking a lot about it with different things. But it was a great help. In the pandemic, I had a lot of people say to me, your book, Can I order 10 copies for my friends because they need this right now. And who would have thought I didn't know anything about the pandemic, which was definitely a solution to coping with unforeseen change.   Michael Hingson  55:40 We've just started writing a new book I and a colleague, are writing a book that we are I originally wanted to call blinded by fear because people, when unexpected life changes come about, literally become blinded by fear and they can't make decisions. And it's all about learning to create a mindset where you can deal with unforeseen circumstances and, and be able to move forward. For the moment that we changed the title Carrie, my my colleague decided better title. So right now we're calling it a guide dogs Guide to Being brave, because I've had a guide dogs and so my whole life has been intermix with dogs. So we're going to have a lot of dog stories and other things in it. But the the issue is that people really do need to learn that they can deal with fear and sounds and deal with unexpected life changes. And that sounds like your book, very much talks about that, which is great. It really   Melanie Taddeo  56:37 does. And it's interesting, because I think we automatically assume okay, it's it's terrible life, oh my gosh, how could this? I can't get over it. But we all have that choice. And that's what I had to learn the hard way, that chapel, they came to me and said, Melanie, do you want to just survive? Or do you want to thrive and both. But we don't always have that Chaplain come to us. Sometimes we have worked struggling on our own and not knowing where to turn. And I had to learn a lot of hard lessons. And they weren't easy. So why not share? I wish I had had a book like this. Before this all happens.   Michael Hingson  57:15 When you published the book, was it self published or did a publisher partner publishing?   Melanie Taddeo  57:21 And it's interesting because I did a lot of research about publishing. And I knew nothing about writing a book. And I Okay, I could do the self publishing to a lot of work, and what if it sucked? So I wouldn't know. So I went partner publishing, and I had an angel publisher, and she was amazing. I created a new language. It's called Melanie's, so I use Dragon naturally speaking to me. And it doesn't take what you say. Not always, no, not all the time. So there was a lot of parts, she'd be like, What did you mean here? And then I'd have to go back. Okay, this is what I meant. And so we were caught through it. But she was such a great help in creating the structure of the book and then helping with editing. And she's like, Melanie, look, I wrote it, within eight months, it was just because it was all in my heart in my head. And it was just, I needed to put it on onto the computer, and just get it there. And she's like, this is easy. It's not a problem, just the deciphering of the Davinci Code you've written for me. And, but it came up beautifully and exactly how I wanted it. And it was, it was a great experience. You know, of course, partner push publishing costs money. So that's something I learned now that I kind of know what I'm doing, I would definitely hire an editor, and maybe Self Publish.   Michael Hingson  58:43 Yeah, the thing about self publishing is that you just have to be prepared to do all the marketing, but that's okay.   Melanie Taddeo  58:49 And I did a lot of that with partners publishing as well. So half and half, so it was good.   Michael Hingson  58:55 Don't think for a minute though, that even if you create a contract, and you actually work with a regular full time legitimate publisher, don't think you won't be doing the marketing still, because more and more, they're expecting the authors to do a lot of the marketing, they do provide support, and there's some value to it, but they do require you to demonstrate that you not only can mark it, but that you have a cadre of people to to help and that you have an audience that you can market to, which is cool.   Melanie Taddeo  59:25 And the thing is, who better to market your book than yourself. Because you know the story, you lived it, you've written it. So to me, that makes a lot of sense. And again, I think it's like you mentioned, if you do speaking engagement, you have your book, you can talk about that you can connect with people, and again, it's just making that circuit and I still have to do a lot of that because I haven't had the opportunity yet, as the pandemic starts to, hopefully cool down. We're hopeful I'm optimistic. Again, travelers become, again, something that we're able to do and I hope to go and take it across. Well, definitely to Africa to where my husband is from. So   Michael Hingson  1:00:06 we'll see how it works worse. Yeah. Now where is he from?   Melanie Taddeo  1:00:10 He's from Swaziland, which is a little bit north of South Africa. Closer South Africa.   Michael Hingson  1:00:15 Yeah. So it'd be great to go internationally. Yeah. You join Toastmasters along the way.   Melanie Taddeo  1:00:20 I did. Really when I started the charity. Yeah. So when I started the charity, I knew I had to talk a lot about it. And I'd have to talk to bigger audiences and be able to get my message across. And every single Toastmasters, I'm like, I don't need toast, I don't need to drink, I just need to talk. Like, that's what it's a

Hur blir jag mer medveten om vad jag själv vill i sex, så jag kan ta mer initiativ och ta makt över min sexualitet, på egen hand och med andra? Och varför är det så svårt att ta sig igenom sina försvar av oro och avstängdhet, när vi känner den fria lustens berusande doft bara preciiiis där borta runt hörnet?Idag träffar jag Amanda som längtar efter att känna mer kreativitet kring sex, och komma i kontakt med sin sexuella röst. Vara mer initiativtagande och känna efter vad hon faktiskt vill, inte bara hänga på andras fantasier och idéer. Och det här känner jag igen från många av mina klienter, att det är svårt att känna efter vad man faktiskt vill, när man levt hela sitt liv i tron att känslor är farliga, så det är tryggare att bara hänga med andra. Men det finns sätt att hitta in i sig själv, både kring sex och annat, och några av dem ska vi utforska idag. Läs mer om mig på www.sexinspiration.sePrivat coaching för singlar, par och flersammaOnlinekurser i alla möjliga sorters sexInstagram: Sexinspiration See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 59 of the MMA Diagnosis Podcast w/ Caio 'Bigfoot' Machado!!! Caio 'Bigfoot' Machado is a Professional Mixed Martial Artist with a Record of 5-1-1 and is Fighting out of Vancouver BC(Canada).He is the Current BFL Heavyweight Champion and will be defending his belt at BFL 69 on Friday 1st October 2021. It will be aired on UFC Fight Pass. Hammad and Caio discuss his fight preparation, UFC Heavyweight Division, why he believes Derrick Lewis isnt a top fighter, Jon Jones moving up to HW, why he moved to Canada, UFC Ambitions and much more!!! MMA Diagnosis Social Platforms

Episode 49 of the MMA Diagnosis Podcast is a BRAVE CF 48 Edition Episode!!!. It will be a BRAVE CF 48 Edition where I will be interviewing multiple fighters on the card!!! For those that may not know BRAVE CF is the Fastest Growing MMA Organisation in the World and is owned by the Prince of Bahrain

Saates räägime, kuidas luua täiskasvanueas ja juba enda pere luues vanematega eluterveid suhted, mis pakuksid rõõmu mõlemale poolele. Kuidas aru saada, kas vanemad on liiga lähedal või kaugel? Milliseid probleeme ja konfikte see peres põhjustab, kui ühe partneri vanematega on suhted tasakaalust väljas? Arutame, kuidas lahendada tülika ämma ja domineeriva äia probleemi.

Heietame, kuidas me kohtusime oma ämmade-äiadega

Agwa Ndị Uwe Ojii Ọgbanwela Dịba Mma na Naịjirịa (Protest in Nigeria) - October 31, 2020 Ọ bụ nanị ndị owe ojii bụ nsogbu Naịjirịa nwere? Ee-e, nsogbu ka nkụ. Nsogbu dị n'alaigbo erika. Ọ pụtara na iwe na ọnọma gadigide rue mgbe mgbanwe bịara? Chukwu ekwela! Mmadụ bụ mụọ dị ndụ ma na-egbokwa mkpa. Ndị Igbo bụ nzọpụta onwe ha; ya bụ mmiri dọrọ n'eju dọrọ nwa nkịta. [Mazị Morocco Mmadụka, jee nke ọma!]

Kungliga Operan lanserar strömningstjänsten Operan Play för att nå en större publik. P1 Kultur låter operakännarna Thomas Nordegren och Britta Svanholm Maniette vara digital provpublik. BETLEHEM ISAAK BERÄTTAR SIN HISTORIA 2001 såg en då 6-årig Betlehem Isaak sin pappa Dawit Isaak föras bort av säkerhetspoliser i Eritera. Nu berättar hon i en biografi och nyskrivna pjäsen "Jag är Betlehem Dawit Isaak" om hur hon orienterat sig i livet utan honom. P1 Kulturs reporter Mina Benaissa intervjuar Betlehem Isaak och är med på repetitioner på Angereds Teater. BAROCKMÄSTAREN ARTEMISIA GENTILESCHI PÅ NATIONALMUSEUM Genom en donation har Nationalmuseum i Stockholm fått en målning av en av 1600-talets främsta barockkonstnärer, Artemisia Gentileschi. Karsten Thurfjell intervjuar intendenten Carina Fryklund om nyförvärvet. TÅLAMODET SOM KRÄVS FÖR ATT SKRIVA NY MUSIKAL I veckan kom beskedet att Göteborgsoperan gör musikal av Håkan Hellströms musik. "Kärleken skonar ingen" blir en så kallad jukeboxmusikal på Göteborgsoperan nästa år. Den nyskrivna musikalen "Så som i himmelen" går just nu för fulla hus i Oslo och flyttar från Stockholm till Göteborg i maj och spelas också för utsålda hus i Oslo. Men trots framgångarna är det en trög process att få fram nya svenska musikaler. Att skriva en ny musikal kräver mod, säger kompositören Fredrik Kempe till P1 Kulturs Viveca Bladh. ESSÄ: DEN STÄNDIGA JAKTEN PÅ ÖKAD HASTIGHET I Santa Clara-dalen i södra delen av området runt San Francisco-bukten ligger Silicon Valley världens högteknologiska centrum. Det är här de stora teknikbolagen som Facebook och Google håller hus och indirekt här många av oss lägger vår tid när vi använder deras produkter. Om denna plats och den ständiga jakten på ökad hastighet handlar det om i den tredje delen av OBS serie om Tiden. Hör skribenten och ingenjören Christina Gratorp. Programledare: Karsten Thurfjell Producent: Anna Tullberg

Fritz Langs Metropolis är stumfilmserans mesta mastodontfilm och ett dystopiskt epos som blivit referenspunkt för en hel genre. I det sjuttonde avsnittet av Eftertext dyker Sonya och Olle ner i sci-fi-klassikern som inspirerat filmer som Blade Runner, Stjärnornas krig och Brazil. Vad säger 1920-talets framtidsvision om vår värld idag, hur förhåller sig Bong Joon-hos Oscarsvinnande Parasit till filmens arkitektoniska klasskildring, går det att göra en feministisk läsning av Thea von Harbous manus, och är Fritz Langs storfilm i själva verket ett kärleksbrev till fackföreningsrörelsen? 

About Diana Davis It is often said that people make their own change. They either change themselves to fit the world, or they try to change the world to fit them. Diana Davis falls into that courageous latter group. When she learned about the appalling situation of corruption and organized pedophilia hiding under the guise of a twisted religion that was, and is, rampant in the USA, she made a movie about it. She had never made a film before and had no money.....but she regarded these facts as minor obstacles.  Bringing it in way under budget and ahead of schedule, the film she produced, “Cathedral Canyon”, went on to win Awards at both the Palm Beach International Film Festival and the Jerome Film Festival where much of the film's audience horrified to learn for the first time, the extraordinary story of what was going on in their own country and pitched in to help. This is how one person can decide to make a difference and galvanize others to do the same.  She decided to make this her mission. Diana started MoviesMakingADifference, 501c3. Its' ambition was to produce inspiring and commercial films that highlight social ills and injustice and plow the proceeds back into the non-profit to benefit the victims of these issues. And that is exactly what MMAD does.  In the absence of any action by politicians, Diana and her team at MMAD started raising money for the victims and survivors of the cult Church that inspired that first film. A Church that forces its' followers into child marriage, forced labor and are often even starved out by their Church or excommunicated with little education or knowledge of the outside world should they fall into disfavor.  MMAD has been able to fulfill their initial mission and go even further. They rescued girls being held as sex slaves and others from traffickers who prey on them if they manage to escape and are alone on the streets. MMAD finds shelter and furnishings for those that became homeless after being expelled from the Church and being stripped of their possessions as a result. MMAD has provided drug/alcohol treatment programs, job training, transportation, employment and dental care. For others one of the most important has been the ability to study for and achieve a GED since schooling was never a priority in the community. More than that, sometimes it is as simple as just taking the time to listen, talk, guide, inspire and be inspired, for some victims to make a tremendous difference themselves. When provisions are needed; personal hygiene items, blankets sewing machines and fabric to help. MMAD also flies to other states to meet those left stranded by their so-called Church and offer them help.  By staying involved with the victims long after the cameras have stopped rolling, she now has a devoted and talented team (some of whom are the actual survivors themselves) who were ready for work as the cameras started rolling again. ‘Cult Cartel’ was filmed with actual survivors alongside Hollywood actors such as Donny Most (Happy Days) and Jud Tylor (That 70s Show)  The fictional feature film is from the heart of those finding their voices, but also celebrates the heroic community of “Short Creek” that has stood up for itself after many years of waiting for the inalienable rights given to all Americans but had passed them by. Seeing that those on the outside were never going to help unless it affected their own, they remarkably empowered themselves by uniting, taking their town back and making it blossom and flourish. The film is expected to be released fall of 2019.  All this started by one lady determined to make a positive difference. Website: www.moviesmakingadifference.org 

"NACHTLAWAAI, Techno met een hoek af! Episode 14" now on Mixcloud, Soundcloud, Spotify and Apple Itunes. Een wekelijkse 2 uur durende pure techno radioshow/podcast. In episode 14 een Interview met organisatiebureau MMAD van Axel Simons, dj Duja, lekkere nieuwe techno met een hoek af in een stevige mix, een fantastische classic en de guest dj set! Info redactie@nachtlawaaitechno.be

In the first episode, we go through Joe Hadachek's background, lay down the foundation and purpose of MMAD, and lightly hit on some topics we plan to nail down later in the year. Hosted by Tate Hadachek.

Magnus berättar om en tråkig händelse med svamp och Jocke kommer på det ultimata sättet att servera grillchips med lökdipp. Vi diskuterar gamla uppfinnare, skrockar åt hemmabyggda möbler och pratar om varför svärföräldrar kan vara fint att ha till hands. Detta och en hel massa annat trams trängs i veckans mysiga avsnitt. Trevlig helg på […]

On a previous episode we spoke with Eso about his crazy story of Bliss N Eso’s trip to Afghanistan and his journey overcoming alcoholism. On this episode we spend some time talking with Bliss about his experience supporting his mate through that process and his lyrics that came out of that. We also talked about the glitz and glamour of the music industry and how things aren’t always as they seem. In this conversation Bliss opens up about how he manages to stay focused and healthy even in the midst of the alluring — and potentially destructive — lifestyle many musicians fall into. Get your pen and pad ready, there is some absolute gold here to take note of.Rhyme & Reason is proudly supported by the Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation.Listen to 'Friend Like You' as discussed in this episode here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mezCOcC1TugListen to 'Devil on My Shoulder' as discussed in this episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KC2Au6PJn54Host: Will SmallAudio Production and Music: Rohan ParryRecorded at: The MMAD Studio, Gosford

Nathan Cavaleri has lived one of those lives that sounds like it could be a work of fiction. At just 6 years old he was diagnosed with leukaemia and began chemotherapy. It was playing his guitar that helped him through this time, and it was his extraordinary skills with that guitar that would see him go on to tour with BB King, record an album with mentors like Jimmy Barnes and Tommy Emmanuel, and get signed to Michael Jackson’s label. There’s been a lot more to Nathan’s story since he was a young prodigy though, and he shared openly about his journey with anxiety, and learning to move beyond fear, and take nothing for granted. Rhyme & Reason is proudly supported by the Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation.Listen to 'Demons' by Nathan Cavaleri as discussed in this episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z03cHNNI-p0Host: Will SmallAudio Production and Music: Rohan ParryRecorded at: The MMAD Studio, Gosford

Our guest on this episode grew up being the class clown, the funniest guy in the room, always able to make people laugh. But he’s not afraid of real talk. He knows what it’s like to fight giants, and he has one of the biggest hearts in the world for helping others to survive the battles they face. Evan Lawrie, AKA the Profit is an incredibly talented and humble emcee, and he’s been a mentor at MMAD who has inspired thousands of young people over the last decade. We speak about the power music has to help heal wounds, and open up hard conversations. If you find it hard to talk about the way you feel — you’re not alone. But there may be something in this conversation that could help you start your own. So listen close and take note. Rhyme & Reason is proudly supported by the Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation.Listen to 'Down' by The Profit as discussed in this episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mc7zwlLOGcg&feature=youtu.beHost: Will SmallAudio Production and Music: Rohan ParryRecorded at: The MMAD Studio, Gosford

Can you imagine rocking a show in a warzone, using military vehicles as your stage? When Bliss N Eso did a tour of Afghanistan, Eso was waging an internal war of his own. These guys are known for using their music to speak to real issues. They’ve written lyrics about poverty, politics and climate change, but when we spent some time with Eso he shared about one of the most personal songs he’s ever written. Strap yourself in, this story is an incredible ride. To begin with, we asked Eso to share what life was like for him growing up.Rhyme & Reason is proudly supported by the Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation.Listen to 'Devil on My Shoulder' by Bliss N Eso as discussed in this episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KC2Au6PJn54Host: Will SmallAudio Production and Music: Rohan ParryRecorded at: The MMAD Studio, Gosford

There can’t be that many graffiti artists who have thrown up pieces all around the globe and also happen to have Masters degrees in Fine Arts. And there are very few people who have been part of the Australian hip-hop scene for as long as Matthew Peet AKA Mistery.One of the godfathers of Aussie hip-hop he’s been breaking, graffing and spitting rhymes since the days of cassette tapes. And he can still remember first hearing a song born out of the Bronx New York that made a lot of sense where he was listening in Bankstown, Sydney. From the birth of hip-hop, it’s always been a culture that amplifies the voices of the marginalised and helps people make their creative mark. Where ever you are and who ever you are, you’ve got a mark to make — and listening to Mistery might give you some ideas about how.Rhyme & Reason is proudly supported by the Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation.Listen to 'The Message' by Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five as discussed in this episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PobrSpMwKk4Host: Will SmallAudio Production and Music: Rohan ParryRecorded at: The MMAD Studio, Gosford

It’s amazing how music hits us where we are — and the same song can mean really different things to us depending on what’s happening in our life at the time. We spent some time with the wonderful Jayne Denham — successful Australian country rock singer — and spoke about a song that she first heard in a really rough moment in her life that gave her the positive energy and strength to keep moving. Fast forward and the same song was cast in a different light when her circumstances changed. Life changes. Relationships come and go. But how do you learn to love yourself through those changes? This question is at the heart of our conversation with Jane.Rhyme & Reason is proudly supported by the Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation.Listen to 'Make Me Like You' by Gwen Stefani as discussed in this episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0uljUDtv1KwHost: Will SmallAudio Production and Music: Rohan ParryRecorded at: The MMAD Studio, Gosford

Sometimes life is like an optical illusion. You can be so sure of the way you have always seen things, and then discover an entirely different angle which changes everything. Joel McKerrow is one of Australia’s leading spoken word poets, a performing writer and educator who has shared his amazing creative work all around the globe. And this is a key theme of his work. We learn to see things a certain way — and tell stories the way we’ve always heard them. But what if your story could be seen in a different light? You could shift from being the victom to the victorious. You could begin to rewrite your identity. Joel shared with us his own journey and a particular song about this very process.Rhyme & Reason is proudly supported by the Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation.Listen to 'Both Sides Now' by Joni Mitchell as discussed in this episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCnf46boC3IHost: Will SmallAudio Production and Music: Rohan ParryRecorded at: The MMAD Studio, Gosford

Australian hip-hop artist, director and community worker Morganics fell in love with a developing art form on the streets of Sydney and ended up producing one-man hip-hop theatre shows and performing in places like New York, Tanzania and Prague. A couple years ago he pulled all his creative passion together to write, direct and star in a feature-length Australian hip-hop film, “Survival Tactics”. But on the other side of creative success, Morganics found himself wrestling with depression in an unfamiliar city, and this was where he found survival tactics of his own.Rhyme & Reason is proudly supported by the Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation.Listen to 'Black Magic' by Morganics as discussed on this episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OcAQHGXzYbg Host: Will SmallAudio Production and Music: Rohan ParryRecorded at: The MMAD Studio, Gosford

“It is a feeling of relief, almost of pleasure, at knowing yourself at last genuinely down and out. You have talked so often of going to the dogs - and well, here are the dogs, and you have reached them, and you can stand it.” - George Orwell, Down and Out in Paris and London.Australian singer-songwriter Dustin Tebbutt found himself alone in the harsh Winter of Sweden — with plans that had gone south…and that was where he began to create his incredible solo music, which now has over 200 million streams on Spotify.Listen to Dustin's powerful and inspiring story on this episode of Rhyme & Reason.https://www.dustintebbutt.com/Books Dustin recommends in this episode:"Emotional Intelligence", Daniel Golemanhttps://www.amazon.com/Emotional-Intelligence-Matter-More-Than/dp/055338371X"The Brain that Changes itself", Norman Doidgehttps://www.amazon.com/Brain-That-Changes-Itself-Frontiers/dp/0143113100Listen to 'Bones' by Dustin Tebbutt as discussed on this episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OysNiYXWga0Rhyme & Reason is proudly supported by the Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation.Host: Will SmallAudio Production and Music: Rohan ParryRecorded at: The MMAD Studio, Gosford

Do you ever feel like you want to make a real difference in the world — but you have a long list of reasons stopping you? You grew up in the wrong postcode, you don’t have enough money, you don’t feel like anyone hears you?Dominic Brook is the co-founder of Musicians Making a Difference, otherwise known as MMAD — a charity that reaches tens of thousands of young people around Australia nationally through cutting edge music and mentoring programs. But it all started with a simple dream, a bit of belief — and a secondhand guitar.Rhyme & Reason is proudly supported by the Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation.Listen to 'With My Own Two Hands' by Ben Harper as discussed on this episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aEnfy9qfdaU Host: Will SmallAudio Production and Music: Rohan ParryRecorded at: The MMAD Studio, Gosford

On Rhyme & Reason we explore the stories of inspiring artists and individuals and the songs that have helped them live to tell them. Check out the trailer for a taste of what to expect!Rhyme & Reason is proudly supported by the Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation.Host: Will SmallAudio Production and Music: Rohan ParryRecorded at: The Lounge Room Studio, Gosford

Hur ska vi göra när vi föräldrar inte känner att vi kan spara våra konflikter tills barnen sover? Barnen är 3 och 9 år gamla. Går i tankarna att skaffa barn på egen hand. Men när och hur berättar jag för det kommande barnet att det inte finns någon pappa?Min väninna skäller på sin 5-åriga son när han kissar på sig. Hur får jag min väninna att förstå vad jag menar när jag blir orolig över hennes anklagande av den fantastiska kille han är? Frågorna i veckans avsnitt ger som vanligt upphov till både kloka svar och olika funderingar hos Louise Hallin och Minna Hellman. - OM OSS: Podden görs av Konsumentföreningen Stockholm, som representerar över 800.000 medlemmar. Tillsammans är vi en av huvudägarna i Coop, och bidrar med goda idéer, nya lösningar och resurser för att förbättra butiksupplevelse, sortiment, pris och erbjudanden. Vi har hälsa och hållbarhet högt på agendan och arbetar för att våra medlemmar ska kunna konsumera smart och hållbart. Läs mer på kfstockholm.se eller följ oss på @kfstockholm   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Here's a previously unpublished episode of Mike and Micki After Dark, originally aired live on 89.9 KGRG-FM on February 8st, 2016! Hosted by me and Micki, this episode features interns Amanda and Spencer With Frys, and includes vintage music & interviews from Joe Chip, the "Lo-Fi Garage Guy" and grungemetal band, Marytree!

Here's a previously unpublished episode of Mike and Micki After Dark, originally aired live on 89.9 KGRG-FM on February 1st, 2016! Hosted by me and Micki, this episode features interns Amanda and Spencer With Frys, as well as classic segments "Today in Geek History", "Is it Real or is it Fake?", and more!

Estas Clases Son una La introducción, Estudios Filosóficos y teológicos Esta serie de las Clases del Sheij Qomi se trata de un estudio profundizado sobre las profecías sobre el Profeta Muhammad p.b. en la Biblia Las primeras 20 clases son como la introducción para estudiar las profecías Bíblicas y el resto de las clases hablan de cada profecía en la Biblia. Empezando responder a las siguientes preguntas: ¿Por qué necesitamos conocer la Verdad sobre las Profecías Bíblicas? ¿Qué dice el Sagrado Corán sobre los judíos y cristianos y sus profecías? ¿Por qué muchos de los judíos y cristianos no quieren conocer la Verdad sobre las profecías? ¿Cuáles son las profecías sobre el Profeta Muhammad según el sagrado Corán? ¿Qué dice el sagrado Corán sobre los profetas y su Religión? ¿La historia detallada de los Judíos y cristianos y como se escribieron y manipularon sus textos sagrados? Cada clase abraca un tema específico que le ayudan a entender mejor las Profecías. ???????????? WhatSapp Sheij Qomi: +989383676609

Estas Clases Son una La introducción, Estudios Filosóficos y teológicos Esta serie de las Clases del Sheij Qomi se trata de un estudio profundizado sobre las profecías sobre el Profeta Muhammad p.b. en la Biblia Las primeras 20 clases son como la introducción para estudiar las profecías Bíblicas y el resto de las clases hablan de cada profecía en la Biblia. Empezando responder a las siguientes preguntas: ¿Por qué necesitamos conocer la Verdad sobre las Profecías Bíblicas? ¿Qué dice el Sagrado Corán sobre los judíos y cristianos y sus profecías? ¿Por qué muchos de los judíos y cristianos no quieren conocer la Verdad sobre las profecías? ¿Cuáles son las profecías sobre el Profeta Muhammad según el sagrado Corán? ¿Qué dice el sagrado Corán sobre los profetas y su Religión? ¿La historia detallada de los Judíos y cristianos y como se escribieron y manipularon sus textos sagrados? Cada clase abraca un tema específico que le ayudan a entender mejor las Profecías. ???????????? WhatSapp Sheij Qomi: +989383676609

The crew that's still going 20 years strong, Deepspace5 is back with a new track. Hear about new artists to playlist, Dee Black and SuNWhoa Love. Soak up some sweet tunes from Izzy, Bizzle, Fortune, Sintax.the.Terriffic, and Altty. Flashback to a Luke Geraty track from 2002. "Longevity" by Cas Metah "Rogue Wave" by MidCentury Modern "Muggsy Bogues" by Izzy "Pianos in Jericho" by Sho Baraka "The Way of the Katana" by SuNWhoa Love "Slow Way Home" by Fortune "Breathe" by Sareem Poems "King" by Bizzle "Hold Your Head Up High" by MMAD "Without You" by Jon Corbin "Listen Up" by Luke Geraty "Mr Beef Cheeks" by Altty "Good Day" by Dee Black "FROWN" by Deepspace5 "Warlord" by Apollo Creed Vote on the playlist at www.definitionradio.com/show/567 Leave your requests/shout-outs on our facebook/twitter. www.facebook.com/DefinitionRadio www.twitter.com/DefinitionHH www.krosswerdz.com

MMAD who are Musicians Making a Difference. Check out the great work they do. www.mmad.org.au Here's the crazy clip Derek Minor did for "You Know It" youtu.be/dN4ph4KltcI Dres of Black Sheep and Jarobi of ATCQ colab'ing with Sintax.the.Terrific. Mad good! And here's the list of mad rad songs we played... "Gas Money" by Rel McCoy "I Will Breakfree" by MMAD "For This Life" by Eternia "Who Are They Anyway" by Move Merchants "SYD 2 LBC" by D.Minor "Sell Out" by Tony Tillman "You Know It" by Derek Minor ft. BJ the Chicago Kid "Real" by NF "What's Ya Story" by Sounds Like Dsipl "Training Day" by Mistery "Warning" by Boogiemonsters "Look Like" by Oakbridge ft. Jabs "Mad Men" by Midcentury Modern ft. Evitan "#MMAD4U" by MMAD ft. Tuka Full playlist www.definitionradio.com/show/519

The 2016 KGRG Fall Pledge Drive continues as Mike and Hunter tackle the hosting duties! Getting you hyphy for the upcoming Nerdcore, we play songs from MC Chris, MC Lars, and Mega Ran. We talk about Mike's experience watching Mad Max: Fury Road - the Black & Chrome Edition at one of his favorite movie theatres and Hunter's most recent viewing of Rocky Horror. The new trailer for Beauty and the Beast dropped today and we close out the hour reacting to that. Today in Geek History includes a classic novel about a white whale and a music video about being black or white and more! It's the return of the Z-Files with Hunter and includes the ballad of the Accidental Time Traveler and a building with a hunted past. There's a sick show coming up at the High Dive in Seattle this week and we get you hyped for RADKEY and THE FAME RIOT. Movie night wraps up as we discuss the new trailer and clips from the Natalie Portman biopic, Jackie. Our friends from the Radio Vs The Martians Podcast discovered a podcast dedicated entirely to the unofficial mascot, WILD DOG!

We start the night by launching our show’s brand new Twitter account https://twitter.com/MMADRadioKGRG – one more place to keep up with the MMAD-ness! Friends of the show MC Lars and Mega Ran’s newest collaboration dropped and we play it, getting hyped for the Nerdcore show at El Corazon on November 19th! Then, we jump right into our discussion about the Jet City Comic Show and how much fun we had. Closing out the hour, we talk about all of the sick shows we have coming up that you can win tickets for! Check out the KGRG concert calendar: http://www.kgrg.com/events/ It’s a jam-packed Today In Geek history, including the anniversary of the collapse of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge, AKA “Galloping Gertie”! Micki went to see Doctor Strange, and inspired by all of the cool trailers she saw, we talk about upcoming movies that we’re excited about. Intern Wednesday debuts her brand-new segment, where she shares with us bleeding-edge music news, including the latest music videos from Green Day and Bullet for My Valentine! Our recent trend of “themed” Slumber Party questions continues as we go around the room and talk about why our radio station, KGRG, is so important to us as we encourage you to consider donating the 2016 Fall Pledge Drive. Then, we tell you about all of the cool reward packages that you’ll receive as gifts when you donate. For more information, click the DONATE tab on our website http://www.kgrg.com/support-kgrg-fm/ The show concludes with Shout-Outs, incuding new friends we met at the Jet City Comic Show: http://www.jetcitycomicshow.com/ http://www.cbc4c.org/ http://garrisontitan.com/mainpage/ http://mandalorianmercs.org/ http://radiovsthemartians.com/ http://outofthefridgecomics.com/ ALSO, (friends I forgot to mention on the air -soory) https://twitter.com/thestevestrout https://antheasharp.com/ NEXT WEEK: Tickets to MC Chris: the Ten Years of Touring Tour with MC Lars and Mega Ran!

It's our Halloween SpoopTacular! We're joined by in-studio guests and KGRG fam, Dave, Adanica, and Andrea where we play all kinds of scary songs and tell spooky stories...all while wearing constumes...on the radio... Topics that we discuss between the songs: Our favorite horror movies, FOX's Rocky Horror Picture Show reboot, Halloween traditions, as well as how we feel about Halloween candy. Also, Trivia Master Dave hosts a special Halloween-themed Buzz-It trivia! We also have your exclusive first listen of the brand-new song from local band and KGRG favorites, THESE YOUNG FOOLS! On-air #PodernFamily shout-outs to: Out of the Fridge Podcast: https://twitter.com/OutoftheFridge and https://twitter.com/theBobbyCrogan Secret Transmission Podcast: https://twitter.com/secrettranspod Open All Powers Podcast: https://twitter.com/openallpowers

It's another jam-packed show! We recap our recent benefit show and get you hyped for the upcoming KGRG Pledge Drive. The 2016 death toll continues to be catastrophic as we talk about the passing of singer Pete Burns of Dead or Alive and Peacher co-creator and Punisher artist, Steve Dillon. We talk about the latest additions to the Jet City Comic show, including a platinum-selling recording artist! Wonder Woman is appointed a Honorary Ambassador to the United Nations. Intern Hunter (AKA Alias MouseRat) debuts his brand-new segment! During the Slumber Party, we talk about bands that have stuck with us since high school, and Mike shares why Bad Religion continues to be so inflential. Mike and Micki interview Jason, from Comic Book Characters for Causes about his upcomign appearace at the Jet City Comic show. On-Air #PodernFamily Shout-outs given to the Jake and Tom Conquer the World Podcast and the Hara Club Radio Podcast. Next week is our Halloween Spoop-Tacular! If there's a song you want to hear during the show, send us an E-Mail to MMAD@KGRG.com

Mike and Micki After Dark sit down with Jason from Cosplay organization, Comic Book Characters for Causes about their upcoming appearance at the Jet City Comic Show as well as the Run Scared 5K event! Originally aired on 89.9 KGRG-FM during MMAD

It's Micki's one-year anniversary episode and we celebrate the occasion with vinatge clips and throwback games. We also talk about the Nerdcore community's response to a recent Jeopardy episode, including a special song request from friend of the show, MC Lars! Trevor drops by to tell you about the KGRG 2016 Fall Pledge Drive show, happening on Saturday, October 22nd at Green River College https://www.facebook.com/events/169833726756054/ Mike and Micki, along with Cork from the Buzz interview James, one of the promoters of the Jet City Comic show as we get hyped for that event! The interview is also available as its own podcast within this feed. The winning continues exclusively for MMAD podcast listeners: Send an E-Mail to MMAD@KGRG.com, tell us that you're a listener and YOU TOO will win one of our Fall Gift Baskets! Each prize pack includes a pair of tickets to your choice of one of our grand prizes: BAD RELIGION - Wednesday, October 26th at Showbox SODO www.showboxpresents.com/events/detail/312349 OR NOFX -Thursday, November 3rd at Showbox SODO www.showboxpresents.com/events/detail/315478 *But Wait, There's More* Each MMAD Gift Basket ALSO includes: A pair of tickets to see YouTube sensations, Us the Duo - Friday, October 21st at Green River College www.facebook.com/events/1757904827807910/ AND A 2-day pass to Jet City Comic Show - November 5th & 6th at the Tacoma Convention Center www.jetcitycomicshow.com/ AND A pair of tickets to Haunted Forest of Maple Valley - Every Friday & Saturday from now until Halloween www.hauntedforestofmaplevalley.org/

Mike and Micki After Dark, along with Cork from the Buzz interview James, one of the promoters of the Jet City Comic Show about the upcoming comic convention, returning to Tacoma Saturday & Sunday, November 5th and 6th. We talk about the origins of the show, guests, exclusives, and more! For the full guest list and ticket information, visit http://www.jetcitycomicshow.com/ Listen to MMAD every Monday night from 9 - midnight and The Buzz, Wedneday through Friday 6-9 am on 89.9 KGRG-FM http://www.kgrg.com/

On this week's show, we introduce the newest member of the MMAD family, Intern Taylor! We also reveal all the prizes that we'll be giving away all month. There are so many awesome events coming up, that we're giving these tickets away in MMAD GIFT BASKETS! Each Gift basket includes 2 tickets to ONE of our grand prizes: YELLOWCARD (their final tour)-Wednesday, October 26th at The Showbox http://www.showboxpresents.com/events/detail/311346 BAD RELIGION - Wednesday, October 26th at Showbox SODO http://www.showboxpresents.com/events/detail/312349 NOFX -Thursday, November 3rd at Showbox SODO http://www.showboxpresents.com/events/detail/315478 *But Wait, There's More* Each MMAD Gift Basket ALSO includes: A 2-day pass to Jet City Comic Show - November 5th & 6th at the Tacoma Convention Center http://www.jetcitycomicshow.com/ AND A pair of tickets to Haunted Forest of Maple Valley - Every Friday & Saturday from now until Halloween http://www.hauntedforestofmaplevalley.org/ AND A pair of tickets to see YouTube sensations, Us the Duo - Friday, October 21st at Green River College https://www.facebook.com/events/1757904827807910/ Exclusively for podcast listeners: Send an E-Mail to MMAD@KGRG.com and tell us that you're a listener and YOU TOO will win one of our Gift Baskets! During this episode, we also talk about TREASURE YOUR CHEST, a breast cancer research benefit on Saturday, October 15th at Fantasium Comics & Games https://www.facebook.com/events/1417613248253521/

As Mike toils away at his pro-radio job, Micki holds down the fort for a surprise Guestapalooza, sponsored by Jet City Comic Show! Tonight's guests are: Intern Hunter, Adanica of The Buzz, and Andrea of KGRG1. The party begins with a riveting installment of Weekend Roundup, moves on to Geek History, and a special edition of Is It Real or Is It Fake?! horror-movie themed! Can you guess who won? The answer might scare you! We then interview Andrea and Adanica about their time at the Haunted Forest of Maple Valley, held at Royal Arch Park every weekend of October. They described the ghosts and ghouls, spooks and scares, and how much Halloween-themed fun they had. Afterward we get on our pajamas, much on some pizza, and answer tonight's questions during the Slumber Party. Our Questions tonight were: If you could take KGRG/your school out on a field trip anywhere, where would you take them? What is one word or phrase that you would like to erase off the face of the earth forever? Micki gives a quick update on upcoming Fall Pledge Drive and the Pledge Drive Show held on Green River Campus, make sure to support your local radio station! We end the night with Shout Outs, giving lots of love to our listeners, and promise to make good choices (or not)! Make sure to tune in next week live on KGRG 89,9FM on Monday nights from 9 to midnight, to have your chance to win Jet City Comic Show tickets AND Haunted Forest of Maple Valley tickets. Woah! So cool!

We're full of surprises and excitement this week as we welcome Hunter, our intern for fall quarter as well as the sudden and unexpected return of Producer Dave to KGRG! Can a hipster pool hall/bowling alley actually be a thing? Intern Hunter talks a little about how much he's into Hamilton and we tell the story of Dave's Return. Now that we're in the fall TV season, several iconic shows premiered Today in Geek History. Do you actually need to watch the show if the entire story is told during the intro? To prepare you for his return to The Buzz morning show, Dave hosts Buzz-It Trivia, MMAD style! We close out the hour getting to Hunter a little better with some questions from Micki. The last hour kicks off with the Slumber Party, where we get the 411 on all your MMAD BFFs and talk about funny classroom stories. MC Lars has a brand new video game! Go Download it, it's tight. While we try to wrap up the show, Mike tries to cram in a few more stories he tried to forget about, like MMAD's unofficial mascot, WILD DOG joining the CW's Arrow this season! Like, Share, Rate, and Review the show wherever you find it, we appreciate the feedback!

Micki Returns! We talk about what we've been up to recently, including Mike's trip to Portland and Micki's Canadian adventure. Today in Geek History is sponsored by the Jet City Comic Show (jetcitycomicshow.com) and features one of Mike's favorite movies as well as an awesomely bad TV show. Micki imagines three all-new music genres to challenge Mike during "Is it Real or is it Fake?" Mike has two brand new Slumber Party questions for you to ponder and we talk about our classes at Green River College and how you can join KGRG. We close out the night with Shout-Outs, incuding recognizing the 9 Emmy wins for "The People vs OJ Simpson", a show that Mike was really into with Dave (formerly of The Buzz. RIP that guy) last February.

Both Micki and Amanda are out sick this week, leaving Mike to run the show by himself. What's the worst that could possibly happen as Mike finds that he might not be as alone as he originally thought? A "questionable" former MMAD intern makes a "factual" return, along with a familiar Cool Guy... One of our guests has no idea who Barry White is during TODAY IN GEEK HISTORY and Mike comes up with a brand new game of IS IT REAL OR IT FAKE, designed to stump comic book fans! "All your Post-Punk Laptop Rap are Belong to us." MC Lars: The Video Game, coming Sept. 18 (And we play a song from his new compilation. About Tee Shirts.) We kick off the last hour with an announcement from Hip Hop Punk Rock band, BIG O. During the SLUMBER PARTY we explore TV families and what kind of movie your life would be. The Amanda Happening interviewed Theatrical-Rock duo One-Eyed Doll before their show on Friday, September 9th and we play a song from their latest album before closing out the night with some emotional SHOUT-OUTS!

Micki is out of town this week, but Mike is joined by the Amanda Happening to keep him out of trouble. She talks about her experiences during Bumbershoot and we play a track off of the new compilation from MC LARS. We have our first sponsor! Today in Geek History is now brought to you be the JET CITY COMIC SHOW in Tacoma (http://www.jetcitycomicshow.com/) A MMAD intern from the past returns during a fun vintage game of IS IT REAL OR IS IT FAKE. Theatrical-Rock duo ONE-EYED DOLL has a show coming up in Seattle this Friday, September 9th(http://www.elcorazonseattle.com/event/1230553-wednesday-13-one-eyed-doll-seattle/) and we play one of thier songs. After we talk about the broadcasting classes offered during the upcoming fall quarter (http://www.greenriver.edu/academics/areas-of-study/details/broadcasting.htm), Mike talks to James, Brandon, and Dietze from GrungeMetal band, MARYTREE about their upcoming album, including their brand-new track DUCK AND COVER, debuted exclusively on MMAD.

Andrea from KGRG1 and Mike After Dark interview one of their favorite bands from VanFest 2016: Big O! Listen to MMAD every Monday night LIVE from 9-Midnight (PST) on 89.9 KGRG-FM! Check out our ON DEMAND page on KGRG's website for all of your MMAD needs! kgrg.com/Mike-and-Micki-After-Dark/22491384

Join Mike and Micki, along with intern Tiny Rick(y) each week for the Weekend Round-up, learn about what happened Today in Geek History, play along with your newest favorite game, "IS IT REAL OR IS IT FAKE?", get the 411 on all your BFFs during the Slumber Party, and finally ending the night with shout-outs. It's our Bumbershoot Extravaganza where give away the most valuable prizes in MMAD history! During the show, we highlight some of the prominent musical acts and comedians. During a jam-packed TODAY IN GEEK HISTORY, we talk about Dirty Dean's favorite movie and cool old-timey names before getting back into the Bumbershoot Extravaganza with some comedy. We talk about pranks during the SLUMBER PARTY. Andrea from KGRG1 helps Mike interview VanFest favorite Big O and play his favorite song off of his new EP. Mike tells a story about the movie one of his favorite Billy Idol songs was in before we close out the night with SHOUT OUTS, where we give some #PodernFamily love to #WhyNotCon 2016 Listen LIVE every Monday night from 9-Midnight (PST) on 89.9 KGRG-FM! Check out our ON DEMAND page on KGRG's website for all of your MMAD needs! kgrg.com/Mike-and-Micki-After-Dark/22491384

Join Mike and Micki, along with intern Tiny Rick(y) each week for the Weekend Round-up, learn about what happened Today in Geek History, play along with your newest favorite game, "IS IT REAL OR IS IT FAKE?", get the 411 on all your BFFs during the Slumber Party, and finally ending the night with shout-outs. Did you miss Vanfest last weekend? No worries, it's our recap extravaganza and we play several songs and talk about our experiences during the festivities! We're joined in studio by special guests KGRG1 Program Director Andrea and Adanica from The Buzz (and KGRG1 Assistant Program Director), who hung around with Mike all day. Is Metallica's brand new song considered "Today's Rock"? Who cares we play it anyhow! Also, find out who was initiated in the name of the prophet, Papa Roach. Mike closes out the hour talking about Kirby Krackle's live set where they played their album E for Everyone in its entirety live. It's uncanny how many of the things that happened TODAY IN GEEK HISTORY tie back into our conversations about Vanfest! Our guests Andrea and Adanica get to play a special CORE-themed game of "Is it Real or is it Fake? (woo)" Would you bet on Mike scoring any points? We get your "motor runnin'" and talk about two of our favorite Vanfest acts, Future Shock and Celestial Navigation, as well as going over the various stages. This week on the SLUMBER PARTY, we ask "If you were given $1 million, what would you do with it?"...and none of us seem to understand how money works. Cork gets in on the CORE-themed conversation with a song request. We wind down our Vanfest conversation by talking about Big O and Andrea's favorite new band, Blotterz before closing out the night with Shout-Outs! We can hardly handle how adorable Ash Wednesday & MC Lars were during their set and we preach the gospel of KGRG1. Listen LIVE every Monday night from 9-Midnight (PST) on 89.9 KGRG-FM! Check out our ON DEMAND page on KGRG's website for all of your MMAD needs! kgrg.com/Mike-and-Micki-After-Dark/22491384

Join Mike and Micki, along with intern Tiny Rick(y) each week for the Weekend Round-up, learn about what happened Today in Geek History, play along with your newest favorite game, "IS IT REAL OR IS IT FAKE?", get the 411 on all your BFFs during the Slumber Party, and finally ending the night with shout-outs. It's the first week of summer break, but not everybody is out of school. Seattle Nerd Rockers Kirby Krackle ponder what being recruited by the worst super hero team ever would be like. It's a jam-packed WEEKEND ROUND-UP filled with driving adventures, weddings, dim sum, and Hot Topic. Mike is pissed at both DISH Network and Q13 Fox because he can't watch Seahawks football! We talk about the thrilling bus ride to the KGRG Awards Banquet to close out the hour. This week's TODAY IN GEEK HISTORY is extra space-themed, including a movie that's kinda boring until it gets really, really terrifying at the end as well as a classic NES game. How do you answer the phone? If not for Thomas Edison, it might not be "hello". "Tiny Ricky" gets a new intern name, courtesy of KGRG Listener of the Year, Dirty Dean. Can a music genre ALSO be a dance movement also? Find out during IS IT REAL OR IS IT FAKE and judge for yourself how accurate Mike's new impression is. We also talk about the KGRG year-end Awards Banquet and how excited we are about being a part of the Broadcast Journalism program at Green River College. During the SLUMBER PARTY, this week's question is "How are you and your BFFs similar? How are you different?" But WHY do they say most of your brain shut down in cryo-sleep? We get you hyped for VanFest 6 (Saturday, August 20th at Royal Arch Park in Maple Valley - vanfestnw.org for more details) with a classic tune from headliner, MC LARS! "BAH GAWD", Mike credits one of his favorite podcasts, WE HATE MOVIES, for their classic JR Jim Ross (WWE/WWF) impressions that have become a huge part of our show. Has the rivalry between Space Jam and Guardians of the Galaxy been rekindled? Listen LIVE every Monday night from 9-Midnight (PST) on 89.9 KGRG-FM! Check out our ON DEMAND page on KGRG's website for all of your MMAD needs! kgrg.com/Mike-and-Micki-After-Dark/22491384

During this special episode, we commemorate the 30th anniversary of 1986's animated classic, Transformers: The Movie by playing the equally classic soundtrack album in its entirety. This is a podcast presentation of a live broadcast that originally aired on August 8th, 2016 on 89.9 KGRG-FM during my radio show, Mike and Micki After Dark. During the instrumental songs on the soundtrack, I explain to my guests, News Baron Corbin, Cool Guy Luke, Intern Tiny Ricky, and The Micki Special (like the Transformers, we all have cool names!) why this movie is so special to me and why it continues to be so influential. Listen to Mike and Micki After Dark LIVE every Monday night from 9-Midnight (PST) on 89.9 KGRG-FM. Check out our ON DEMAND page on KGRG's website for all of your MMAD needs. kgrg.com/Mike-and-Micki-After-Dark/22491384

Join Mike and Micki, along with intern Tiny Rick(y) each week for the Weekend Round-up, learn about what happened Today in Geek History, play along with your newest favorite game, "IS IT REAL OR IS IT FAKE?", get the 411 on all your BFFs during the Slumber Party, and finally ending the night with shout-outs. IT'S OUR ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY EXTRAVAGANZA SPECTACULAR CELEBRATION! GUESTS! CLIPS! MORE! We learn what happened TODAY IN GEEK HISTORY, including the 30th Anniversary of Mike's Favorite movie, along with more clips and fun! During the giant sized final hour of our anniversary episode, we have a guest-filled SLUMBER PARTY, play our interview with Seattle Nerd Rockers, Kirby Krackle, and then close out the night with some emotional SHOUT OUTS! Listen LIVE every Monday night from 9-Midnight (PST) on 89.9 KGRG-FM! Check out our ON DEMAND page on KGRG's website for all of your MMAD needs! kgrg.com/Mike-and-Micki-After-Dark/22491384

Mike talks to Kyle Stevens from local band and pioneers of Nerd Rock, Kirby Krackle about their upcoming show on Tuesday, August 16th at The Sunset, where they will be performing fan-favorite album E for Everyone in its entirety for the first time. Kyle also shares stories about how the album came together and some of his favorite memories from making that record. Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1740960636161501/ More from Kirby Krakcle: http://kirbykracklemusic.com/ Music video for On and On: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lqtjJOsLGYs Listen to Mike and Micki After Dark every Monday night from 9-midnight (PST) live on 89.9 KGRG-FM, or streaming online and On Demand from the MMAD page: http://kgrg.com/pages/22491384.php

Join Mike and Micki, along with intern Tiny Rick(y) each week for the Weekend Round-up, learn about what happened Today in Geek History, play along with your newest favorite game, "IS IT REAL OR IS IT FAKE?", get the 411 on all your BFFs during the Slumber Party, and finally ending the night with shout-outs. Starting off the show a little late, we awkwardly commemorate #NationalGirlfriendDay before celebrating the newest "board-certified" KGRG DJ. We let the Bodies Hit the Floor with another cover from AGT. Should there be a MMAD cover band? We explore that during the WEEKEND ROUND-UP, as well as a surprising roast and fun with with sound effects! Can too much politics ruin a concert? Also, check out The Offspring's cover of a classic from The Dickies! Closing out the first hour, it's Unsolved Mysteries with "Detective Mike Holmes". It's a jam-packed TODAY IN GEEK HISTORY with a variety of exciting happenings! Can you guess which historical TV event is synonymous with The Buggles' "Video Killed the Radio Star" before the MMAD-cast? Also, one of our favorite comic book movies came out today! Before we play another cutthroat game of "IS IT REAL OR IS IT FAKE?", Mike gets distracted and reads random stuff from the table. We play some chill New Wave international music with a song by SECRET AVENUE from Ukraine! During this week's SLUMBER PARTY, we ask each other "if you could redecorate your room in any way you wanted, what would you do?" and "when was your worst haircut?" Is Mr. Tater the most spoiled cat ever? It's the debut of Tiny Rick(y)'s new bizarre news segment that is so weird that it doesn't have a name, but it deals with both seagulls and pigs! Is Charlie Harger Mike's senpai? Does he even know what that means? We close out the night with SHOUT-OUTS! NEXT WEEK! IT'S THE MIKE AND MICKI AFTER DARK ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY EXTRAVAGANZA! GUESTS! VINTAGE CLIPS! MORE! What's your favorite moment from the last year of (M)MAD? Let Mike know on Twitter! (https://twitter.com/MADRadioKGRG) Listen LIVE every Monday night from 9-Midnight (PST) on 89.9 KGRG-FM! Check out our ON DEMAND page on KGRG's website for all of your MMAD needs! kgrg.com/Mike-and-Micki-After-Dark/22491384

Join Mike and Micki, along with intern Tiny Rick(y) each week for the Weekend Round-up, learn about what happened Today in Geek History, play along with your newest favorite game, "IS IT REAL OR IS IT FAKE?", get the 411 on all your BFFs during the Slumber Party, and finally ending the night with shout-outs. Tiny Rick(y) has his own intro and we welcome THE AMANDA HAPPENING back to the show! Why is Mike such a bully?! During the WEEKEND ROUND-UP, Micki watches a lot of cartoons and Mike talks about garage sales and weddings. Where can you buy Shasta soda?!? We close out the first hour geeking out about SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON and the exciting stuff coming out of Marvel Studios, including a taste of the Doctor Strange trailer! No TODAY IN GEEK HISTORY this week because Mike has too much SDCC news to share! Listen to our reactions to the trailers for LEGO Batman, Justice League, Arrow, and Wonder Woman! We also get our first glimpse of MMAD favorite, WILD DOG!! Is Mike's "desire-based" guessing for IS IT REAL OR IS IT FAKE? going to help him this week? We play a MEGA MAN-inspired song by Kirby Krackle (http://kirbykracklemusic.com/) before Micki and Ricky talk about the STREETLIGHT MANIFESTO show they went to. How long can you hang in the pit? During this week's SLUMBER PARTY, we ask each other "What is the worst meal you ever had to eat?" and not surprisingly, disappointment comes up more than once. The show takes a turn for the feels when Mike shares a haunting cover of a RADIOHEAD classic from America's Got Talent. Are the SyFy original movies in a shared cinematic universe (Damn you SHARKTOPUS!)? We give a #PodernFamily shout-out to The Mr. BS Show Podcast (https://twitter.com/themrbsshow) and Mike talks more about the PICC Newborn Nursery (http://www.picc.net/) that the Central Ave Mini Storage Garage Sale donated to. Listen LIVE every Monday night from 9-Midnight (PST) on 89.9 KGRG-FM! Check out our ON DEMAND page on KGRG's website for all of your MMAD needs! kgrg.com/Mike-and-Micki-After-Dark/22491384

Join Mike and Micki, along with intern Tiny Rick(y) each week for the Weekend Round-up, learn about what happened Today in Geek History, play along with your newest favorite game, "IS IT REAL OR IS IT FAKE?", get the 411 on all your BFFs during the Slumber Party, and finally ending the night with shout-outs. We start the show by trying to tell you how to operate a radio control board! Like usual, the WEEKEND ROUND-UP is full of culinary adventures including Intern Tiny Rick's trip to the Seattle Pow-Wow. Micki is getting back into drawing and somebody needs to get a body bag for her Mac. Why would anybody go through the Bite of Seattle and not buy or eat anything? Mike thoroughly geeks out over Grand Admiral Thrawn showing up in Season 3 of Star Wars Rebels! Does Disney XD cause epilepsy? During TODAY IN GEEK HISTORY we explore where "The Canada" might be. Old Man Mike returns and yells "GET OFF MY LAWN!" at TV shows with unresolved cliffhangers. Did any of us cry watching Toy Story 3? We play "IS IT REAL OR IS IT FAKE?" with three new delightfully absurd music genres. The KGRG music strikes again with a band called THE BLEEPS (https://www.facebook.com/thebleeps42) and we play their song WASTE OF TIME. Micki talks about a sick Metal show at Louie G's called HELL IN JULY! Who knew that metal-dads were the most polite people? This week in the SLUMBER PARTY, we ask each other "what animal do your friends most resemble?" We talk about thrifting while Mike tells us about the Central Ave Mini Storage Garage Sale (https://www.centralavenueministorage.com/) as well as our favorite thrift-find stories. Finally, we close out the night with SHOUT-OUTS, including our concert ticket winners! Micki, Ricky and the Amanda Happening will be at Streetlight Manifesto(http://kgrg.com/2016/05/14/July-23rd-Streetlight-Manifesto/22742872) repping KGRG and MMAD this weekend. *A brief note on music: songs are not presented in their entirety from the original broadcast and have been trimmed for time. Want the full songs? Get them yourself! Listen LIVE every Monday night from 9-Midnight (PST) on 89.9 KGRG-FM! Check out our ON DEMAND page on KGRG's website for all of your MMAD needs! kgrg.com/Mike-and-Micki-After-Dark/22491384

Join Mike and Micki each week for the Weekend Round-up, learn about what happened Today in Geek History, play along with your newest favorite game, "IS IT REAL OR IS IT FAKE?", get the 411 on all your BFFs during the Slumber Party, and finally ending the night with shout-outs. We welcome our brand new summer intern, Tiny Rick(y) to the show! Do we need to change the name of the show? It was Mrs. MAD's birthday this week and Mike talks all about their adventures as well the dangers of scary vague texts. Will we ever solve the mystery of "Unexpected Raggedy Ann"? Unexpected bonding in unexpected as Micki tells us about her Vulture Culture outing. We give some love to The Amanda Happening by playing a very special song request for her. It's a summer blockbuster-filled TODAY IN GEEK HISTORY and Mike laments how terrible comic book movies used to be. Micki hosts another thrilling game of IS IT REAL OR IS IT FAKE? Will Mike's knowledge of old video games help him this week (probably not). Micki needs to start a BUTTS cover band and we get to know Intern Ricky a little better. What's the difference between Lil Jon and Lil Wayne? IS there a difference? During the slumber party, we debate the different names for pajamas before asking each other "what is the one thing your friends would be surprised to know about you?" Why would anybody ever get rid of an air hockey table? The gang gets into the epidemic that is POKEMON GO. Stranger Danger is a real thing, kids! MAKE GOOD CHOICES! During shout-outs, we toast both the conclusion of season one of the Buzz as well as the 12th anniversary crossover episode (airing Saturday, July 16th) of Heavy Metal Late Night Death and Dead Air Hardcore Radio, KGRG's longest running specialty music shows! *A brief note on music: songs are not presented in their entirety from the original broadcast and have been trimmed for time. Want the full songs? Get them yourself! Listen LIVE every Monday night from 9-Midnight (PST) on 89.9 KGRG-FM! Check out our ON DEMAND page on KGRG's website for all of your MMAD needs! kgrg.com/Mike-and-Micki-After-Dark/22491384

In July's 60 second commercial, we spotlight our TODAY IN GEEK HISTORY SEGMENT

For July's Mixtape, we spotlight a band from Finland called VARVARA! This is their single CAUGHT. Follow the band ON: http://www.varvaraband.com https://www.facebook.com/varvaraband https://twitter.com/varvaraband https://instagram.com/varvara_official/ https://varvara.bandcamp.com

For July's 30-second commerical, Mike and Micki geek out about exciting nerd news!

Join Mike and Micki each week for the Weekend Round-up, learn about what happened Today in Geek History, play along with your newest favorite game, "IS IT REAL OR IS IT FAKE?", get the 411 on all your BFFs during the Slumber Party, and finally ending the night with shout-outs. It's our 4th of July Extravaganza! We share a full night of America-influenced music, curated by Mike and Micki. More squirrel talk during the weekend roundup and we discuss 4th of July traditions In the second hour, Cork from the Buzz joins us for another comic book-themed IS IT REAL OR IS IT FAKE? that Mike hosts. Who knew there were so many patriotic superheroes? During the last hour of our 4th of July Extravaganza, we play the remainder of our America-themed playlist. Why does Mike walk on his toes? Find our during the slumber party (with special guest cork). Micki share some breaking cartoon news. We close out the night with shout-outs and ways to make america great again, along with reasons why America is already pretty awesome. *A brief note on music: while this is primarily a music-heavy episode, songs are not presented in their entirety from the original broadcast and have been trimmed for time. Want the full songs? Get them yourself! Listen LIVE every Monday night from 9-Midnight (PST) on 89.9 KGRG-FM! Check out our ON DEMAND page on KGRG's website for all of your MMAD needs! kgrg.com/Mike-and-Micki-After-Dark/22491384

Join Mike and Micki, along with The Amanda Happening each week for the Weekend Round-up, learn about what happened Today in Geek History, play along with your newest favorite game, "IS IT REAL OR IS IT FAKE?", get the 411 on all your BFFs during the Slumber Party, and finally ending the night with shout-outs. During the WEEKEND ROUND-UP, Amanda talks about how fun being a parent can be. Micki continues her takeover of KGRG. How small is the radio world? Mike talks about a surprising KGRG connection at his new job. We play the brand new YELLOWCARD song and talk about their final tour and album. It's a jam-packed TODAY IN GEEK HISTORY, full of classic TV shows and movies. And what the hell is captain video? Does mike really think that cleanliness is fake? Find out during IS IT REAL OR IS IT FAKE? And Micki adds a new twist that will change the game forever! As the last hour starts, get your shock gloves, because MMAD favorite Wild Dog is BACK! We discuss death outfits and ice cream flavors on this week's slumber party. VARVARA from Finland is “the best college rock you haven't heard yet” and we play their song CAUGHT. As we close out the night with Shout-outs, Mike makes a shocking announcement. Listen LIVE every Monday night from 9-Midnight (PST) on 89.9 KGRG-FM! Check out our ON DEMAND page on KGRG's website for all of your MMAD needs! kgrg.com/Mike-and-Micki-After-Dark/22491384

Join Mike and Micki, along with The Amanda Happening each week for the Weekend Round-up, learn about what happened Today in Geek History, play along with your newest favorite game, "IS IT REAL OR IS IT FAKE?", get the 411 on all your BFFs during the Slumber Party, and finally ending the night with shout-outs. Mike is back from Vacation! The Amanda Happening returns to MMAD and joins us for the WEEKEND ROUND-UP. We talk about the tragic death of Star Trek actor Anton Yelchin. Can you hear the thunder outside while Mike tells us about the first part of his Hawaiian adventure? We start the second hour by telling you all about what happened TODAY IN GEEK HISTORY. What could "Gem Water" possibly be? Mike talks about that as well more of his adventures on vacation. Micki hosts a thrilling face off game of IS IT REAL OR IS IT FAKE? between Mike and Amanda. Will Mike finally win a game? The last hour kicks off with the SLUMBER PARTY where we ask about which TV character would be your real-life best friend. Has Caramelized Mike turned into a dessert? We spend the rest of the hour talking about Mike's vacation including the most unexpectedly absurd things he picked up at the swap meet/farmer's market. And really, what is the difference? We close out the night with SHOUT-OUTS to some our #PodernFamily supporters Listen LIVE every Monday night from 9-Midnight (PST) on 89.9 KGRG-FM! Check out our ON DEMAND page on KGRG's website for all of your MMAD needs! kgrg.com/Mike-and-Micki-After-Dark/22491384

Join Micki as she takes over while Mike is off enjoying the sun and beaches in Hawaii. Along with guests Cork, Corbin, and Adanica from The Buzz and Cool Guy Luke from Uncommon Chords for a special night of Weekend Round-up, learn about what happened Today in Geek History, play along with Corbin as he hosts trivia, get the 411 on all your BFFs during the Slumber Party, and finally ending the night with shout-outs. On tonight's episode of (Mike and) Micki After Dark: Guestapalooza: The Reckoning, we all talk about our wacky weekends and answer some important questions like, can Cork use a chainsaw without hurting himself? How much does Corbin love sweet colas? Did Micki actually cook?! Afterward we get a little serious and talk about the unfortunate mass shooting in Orlando, FL and give condolences for those that have been effected by this misfortune. In the second hour of the show, Micki hosts Geek History and talks about the DS Lite. Corbin hosts an enthralling game of trivia with Cool Guy Luke, Adanica, and Micki playing--can you guess who won? Then Cork talks about MC Lars and MC Chris, then plays a lil Riff Raff for Mike. To conclude the show, we get in our PJs and prepare ourselves for a pillow fight over our Q & A segment The Slumber Party, where we create new types of candy and get a little personal with our most embarrassing moment! Afterward we all splurge a little and talk about our most recent shameful TV binges, and end the show with a few lovely shout outs. Mike will be back next week for MMAD, so stay tuned! Listen LIVE every Monday night from 9-Midnight (PST) on 89.9 KGRG-FM! Check out our ON DEMAND page on KGRG's website for all of your MMAD needs! kgrg.com/Mike-and-Micki-After-Dark/22491384

Join Mike and Micki, along with interns Emma and Vivian, as well as Questionable Chase and The Amanda Happening each week for the Weekend Round-up, learn about what happened Today in Geek History, play along with your newest favorite game, "IS IT REAL OR IS IT FAKE?", get the 411 on all your BFFs during the Slumber Party, and finally ending the night with shout-outs. On tonight's episode of Mike and Micki After Dark, we have special guest Cool Guy Luke of Uncommon Chords. After a goofy weekend roundup full of Mom's Spaghetti, we get a little serious and talk about the unfortunate passing of Muhammad Ali. He was a fantastic comedian, boxer, political activist, and surprisingly a magician. In the second hour of the show, Mike solves the puzzle on when Tetris was created in Geek History, and Micki stumps Intern Emma, Mike, and Cool Guy Luke in Is It Real or Is It Fake?! To conclude the show, we get in our PJs and prepare ourselves for a pillow fight over our new Q & A segment The Slumber Party. Mike announces the lineup for Vanfest, including the MMAD favorite MC Lars! During shout outs there is lots of love to go around, and a special surprise for our interns who have blossomed into young DJs. Listen LIVE every Monday night from 9-Midnight (PST) on 89.9 KGRG-FM! Check out our ON DEMAND page on KGRG's website for all of your MMAD needs! kgrg.com/Mike-and-Micki-After-Dark/22491384

Join Mike and Micki, along with interns Emma and Vivian, as well as Questionable Chase and The Amanda Happening each week for the Weekend Round-up, learn about what happened Today in Geek History, play along with your newest favorite game, "IS IT REAL OR IS IT FAKE?", get the 411 on all your BFFs during the Slumber Party, and finally ending the night with shout-outs. During the first hour, we explore how Mike might have auditioned for KGRG and then talk about what shenanigans they've been up to during the WEEKEND ROUND-UP The second hour kicks off with what happened TODAY IN GEEK HISTORY and Mike talks about the difference between MEMORIAL DAY and VETERANS DAY. Special guest J-Cypher joins us for a pecial game of "IS IT REAL OR IS IT FAKE?" The last hour starts with our BRAND NEW segment: THE SLUMBER PARTY, where you get the 411 on you BFFs! We play some GRUNGE METAL from friends of the show, MARYTREE. Listen LIVE every Monday night from 9-Midnight (PST) on 89.9 KGRG-FM! Check out our ON DEMAND page on KGRG's website for all of your MMAD needs! kgrg.com/Mike-and-Micki-After-Dark/22491384

Only playing hip-hop by Australian Christian artists, fitting in as many emcees as I can. Spoken word piece by Will Small. Hear music by: Brethren, Broadkast, D4C, E.E.S, Fonke Knomaads, Marksman Lloyd, Manziere, Metaphysical Combat, MMAD, Nfors, Nil Void, Oakbridge, Storm Troop, Will Small, The Winnie Coopers Full playlist on www.definitionradio.com

New tracks out of Melbourne, Perth and the United States. K-man spits some of the #PopeBars off Twitter. Music: 4th Avenue Jones, Apollo Creed, Beat Rabbi & Deepspace5, Cas Metah, Fdel, Lecrae, Lightheaded, MMAD, Playdough, The Profit, RP Tha Chozen 1, Scribbling Idiots, Zii. Full playlist on www.definitionradio.com

Vi är tillbaka! Säsong 2 av Mina specialintressen inleds med den dåliga stämning som uppstår när en blir dissad av sin största idol, ett land invaderas med åsnor och någon blir utsläpad och avrättad på öppen gata till folkets jubel. Allt för det manliga egot. Vi pratar förstås om Il Duce, Benito Mussolini.