Podcasts about state fairs

In September 1981, the Oklahoma State Fair promised a night of freedom and fun for two best friends, thirteen-year-olds Charlotte Kinsey and Cinda Pallett. But what began as an evening filled with rides, laughter, and the excitement of adolescence quickly turned into every parent's worst nightmare. This week, Allison explores a case that stunned a community, shook a nation, and left behind far more questions than answers.If you are interested in bonus content for our show or in getting some Coffee and Cases swag, please consider joining Patreon. There are various levels to fit your needs, all of which can be found here: https://www.patreon.com/coffeeandcases

We wanna hear from you! Send us a message here :) Alex Miller, The 6' 6” singer/songwriter from rural Lancaster, Kentucky is a natural fan favorite whose career has moved at warp speed. In addition to touring heavily throughout 2021, this talented newcomer was honored as the Texas Roadhouse Artist of the Month (October) and performed a duet with Grand Ole Opry star Rhonda Vincent at the Lee Greenwood All-Star Salute concert (November). By the beginning of 2022, Alex had entertained at multiple State Fairs (Kentucky, Missouri, New York, Washington, Wisconsin), and opened for Hank, Jr, Josh Turner, Lee Brice, and Shenandoah. His star continued to rise, and even more bookings rolled in with Miller opening for Brooks & Dunn, Jamey Johnson, King Calaway, and Aaron Watson in 2022. Additionally, he shared the stage with Diamond Rio and Sawyer Brown and debuted at the popular Wild Rose Casinos in Iowa.  By the end of 2023, Alex had appeared on bills with: Chris Janson, Chapel Hart, Drake Milligan, Noah Thompson, Dillon Carmichael, HunterGirl, Emily Ann Roberts and Tracy Byrd. Miller performed at State Fairs in Kentucky, Missouri, New York, Oklahoma, and West Virginia, plus County Fairs in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia. Alex also partnered with CMR Nashville, Europe's #1 Country Music Radio Station, to host a curated monthly radio show called MILLER TIME - a fun, inside look at Miller's inventive mind. Closing out a spectacular year, he received the American FFA Degree for excellence, the organization's highest accolade.  Timmy McKeever, growing up in Huntingon, California McKeever started his musical journey at age nine after hearing his third grade teacher play worship songs after class. That intrigued young Timmy so much that he picked up a beginner guitar they had lying around the house and started playing around. From there it blossomed into writing music and playing shows. “My whole childhood I would play 2-3 shows during the weekend and go to school during the week. Write music after class. I just fell in love with it” he shares. McKeever got offered a development deal with Jim Cantino over at Droptine Records. McKeever just released his debut album “Devils and Angels”, and it's been getting good feedback. “Devils in Angels is an album that follows all the aspects of love from the beginning to the end and the aftermath. All the highs and lows and in betweens. It's very personal to me because the title track was the first song I ever wrote where I thought this is something really special to me.” He adds that he saved the song for the past two years because he wanted it as the title track of his debut project. Support the show

Hawk has more bad news for all of us who never get any sleep, Muss shares why he goes to the State Fair every year

Hawk has more bad news for all of us who never get any sleep, Muss shares why he goes to the State Fair every yearSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Jeff 'Chalkx' Fox and Daniel 'Gumby' Vreeland are back in your earholes with their Invicta FC 61 betting guide! The world's top all-female MMA promotion is off to Shawnee, Oklahoma this week for their 61st event, headlined by an atomweight title fight. Naturally, Gumby has all the intel for you and the winning plays. Can he finally quit the short queens? Listen in and find out! Time Stamps:0:00 - Intro6:25 - Taynara Silva vs Claire Lopez13:29 - Riley Martinez vs Jaeleen Robledo17:08 - Emily Ducote vs Thaiane Souza20:39 - Jamie Edenden vs Jackie Cataline26:08 - Elisandra Ferreira vs Ana Palacios Exclusive SGPN Bonuses And Linkshttp://linktr.ee/sportsgamblingpodcastFollow The Sports Gambling Podcast X/Twitter - https://x.com/GamblingPodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/sportsgamblingpodcastTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@gamblingpodcastFacebook - http://www.facebook.com/sportsgamblingpodcastFollow The Sports Gambling Podcast HostsSean Green - http://www.twitter.com/seantgreenRyan Kramer - http://www.twitter.com/kramercentricGambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER CO, DC, IL, IN, LA, MD, MS, NJ, OH, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY Call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY) Call 1-800-327-5050 (MA)21+ to wager. Please Gamble Responsibly. Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (KS, NV), 1-800 BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-270-7117 for confidential help (MI)

Jeff 'Chalkx' Fox and Daniel 'Gumby' Vreeland are back in your earholes with their Invicta FC 61 betting guide! The world's top all-female MMA promotion is off to Shawnee, Oklahoma this week for their 61st event, headlined by an atomweight title fight. Naturally, Gumby has all the intel for you and the winning plays. Can he finally quit the short queens? Listen in and find out! Time Stamps:0:00 - Intro6:25 - Taynara Silva vs Claire Lopez13:29 - Riley Martinez vs Jaeleen Robledo17:08 - Emily Ducote vs Thaiane Souza20:39 - Jamie Edenden vs Jackie Cataline26:08 - Elisandra Ferreira vs Ana Palacios Exclusive SGPN Bonuses And Linkshttp://linktr.ee/sportsgamblingpodcastFollow The Sports Gambling Podcast X/Twitter - https://x.com/GamblingPodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/sportsgamblingpodcastTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@gamblingpodcastFacebook - http://www.facebook.com/sportsgamblingpodcastFOLLOW The Hosts On Social MediaJeff Fox - http://www.twitter.com/jefffoxwriterDaniel Vreeland - http://www.twitter.com/gumbyvreelandShow - http://www.twitter.com/sgpnmmaGambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER CO, DC, IL, IN, LA, MD, MS, NJ, OH, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY Call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY) Call 1-800-327-5050 (MA)21+ to wager. Please Gamble Responsibly. Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (KS, NV), 1-800 BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-270-7117 for confidential help (MI)

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Hawk has more bad news for all of us who never get any sleep, Muss shares why he goes to the State Fair every year

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia.   Today is Sunday, March 30, 2025. Check off five beautiful waterfalls in one day on a road trip through the New River Gorge region…country star Miranda Lambert is the headliner at this year's State Fair of WV--tickets are on sale now…and, help affect positive change with the WV Community Development Hub's Kickstart Communities training program…on today's daily304.   #1 – From WV TOURISM – Nothing completes a West Virginia road trip like checking off waterfalls on the West Virginia Waterfall Trail. Whether you're looking to earn your first prize or need a few more check-ins to earn your next one, slices of Almost Heaven surrounding the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve are rich in waterfalls to explore. Plan a road trip through New River Gorge National Park and Preserve and you can check off five beautiful waterfalls in one day, from Kanawha Falls to the west of the Gorge to Big Branch Falls in the east. Visit wvtourism.com/west-virginia-waterfall-trail to download your free mobile passport! Read more: https://wvtourism.com/did-you-know-you-can-visit-5-waterfalls-in-one-day-in-west-virginia/   #2 – From WV NEWS – The 2025 State Fair of West Virginia is set to be a milestone celebration as it marks 100 years of entertainment, agriculture, and family fun. Running from August 7-16 in Greenbrier County, this centennial event promises an exciting lineup, including a performance from Grammy-winning country star Miranda Lambert. Lambert, known for chart-topping hits and dynamic stage presence, will take the stage on August 16, delivering a mix of powerful ballads and high-energy performances. Tickets are on sale now! For more information, visit  www.statefairofwv.com. Read more: https://www.wvnews.com/news/wvnews/miranda-lambert-to-headline-100th-annual-state-fair-of-west-virginia/article_c369e6b2-033a-11f0-9450-93797120d50a.html   #3 – From WV HUB – Become the next person creating change for the better in your community. The West Virginia Community Development Hub's team working on Kickstart Communities offers training and fellowships to lift up new, unexpected, and historically underrepresented community leaders.  Are you ready to make a difference? Enroll any time in online courses to gain knowledge to make change for the better in your community. Learn more: https://wvhub.org/kickstart/   Find these stories and more at wv.gov/daily304. The daily304 curated news and information is brought to you by the West Virginia Department of Commerce: Sharing the wealth, beauty and opportunity in West Virginia with the world. Follow the daily304 on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @daily304. Or find us online at wv.gov and just click the daily304 logo.  That's all for now. Take care. Be safe. Get outside and enjoy all the opportunity West Virginia has to offer.    

We have two segments of Feisty Friday with Sheletta Brundidge to open the hour before discussions about the ideas movie theaters are coming up with to entice viewers back and Falcon Heights talking about charging for street parking during the State Fair.

The Citizens Club of Springfield met in March 2025 to host a forum called "Building an Illinois State Fair for the Future."

In this episode of Agriculture In-depth, South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources Secretary Hunter Roberts chats with DRG Media Group News and Farm Director Jody Heemstra about conversations had during a recent trip to Washington, D.C., the 100th South Dakota Legislative Session, National Agriculture Week, the SD State Fair and more.

Dan Morning!! Dan stops by to give us all of the State Fair updates. When will tickets go on sale? Will there be any deals we should know about? Could the Fair actually move?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia.   Today is Monday, March 17, 2025. Opportunity Move assists federal agencies in relocating to West Virginia…a Charleston distillery grows with assistance from the West Virginia Small Business Development Center…and get ready for the first-ever Wild Trails Festival showcasing a weekend of great live music at the State Fairgrounds…on today's daily304. #1 – From WVDED – Opportunity Move is a state-run program designed to assist federal agencies in mitigating risk, reducing expense budgets and providing upskilling, workforce recruitment and training opportunities. From real estate solutions to energy savings: West Virginia delivers relief for escalating lease and property costs, a high quality of living for your employees and a geographic location that supports longterm strategic business continuity objectives of your agency. Contact the West Virginia Department of Economic Development to learn how West Virginia is providing fiscal, business continuity, and workforce solutions for Federal agencies. Read more: https://westvirginia.gov/industries/opportunity-move/   #2 – From WV SBDC – Bullock Distillery is a craft, family-owned distillery in the historic Elk City district of Charleston, West Virginia.  Producing vodka, barrel-rested gin, bourbon, brandy, and West Virginia moonshine, Bullock Distillery puts its name on quality as well as taste. The small business sources its limestone water from Greenbrier County offering a unique product with Mountain State appeal. Chief Owner and Operator Tighe Bullock, along with founder John Bullock, says the West Virginia Small Business Development Center has been instrumental in helping the distillery chart through the unfamiliar territories of becoming who they are today.  “There are so many services that we offer from business planning to load packaging,” said Doug Spaulding, regional coordinator for the SBDC. “We help connect people to different resources or lenders to match what their needs are.”  Read more: https://wvsbdc.com/a-taste-of-west-virginia-with-bullock-distillery-and-the-sbdc/   #3 – From WOAY-TV – While the state fair isn't till August, fair officials have some fun coming up in June you do not want to miss. They'll be holding their first-ever Wild Trails Festival. This 3-day festival takes place June 19-21 and features tons of local music. The headliners will be Oliver Anthony, Treaty Oak Revival, and Flatland Calvary, more acts will be announced as we get closer. The festival is part of the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the State Fair of West Virginia. “It's over West Virginia Day weekend. So what better weekend to celebrate our state than have a music festival here at the state fair,” said Kelly Collins, CEO of State Fair of West Virginia. For tickets and scheduling information, visit wildtrailswv.com. Read more: https://woay.com/state-fair-of-west-virginia-to-hold-the-first-ever-wild-trails-festival/#google_vignette   Find these stories and more at wv.gov/daily304. The daily304 curated news and information is brought to you by the West Virginia Department of Commerce: Sharing the wealth, beauty and opportunity in West Virginia with the world. Follow the daily304 on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @daily304. Or find us online at wv.gov and just click the daily304 logo.  That's all for now. Take care. Be safe. Get outside and enjoy all the opportunity West Virginia has to offer.  

March 10th: Misty Copsey Born (1978) Your teenage years are supposed to be filled with fun, not fear. On May 10th 1978 a young girl was born who would spend a day out having all the fun in the world. Yet, when that day came to a close, she went off into the night and was never seen again.  https://www.king5.com/article/news/crime/unsolved/misty-copsey-disappearance-remained-unsolved-for-decades/281-071fadd1-538a-43d1-8282-401c3c0d4119, https://int-missing.fandom.com/wiki/Misty_Copsey, https://charleyproject.org/case/misty-donna-copsey, http://www.tpcrimestoppers.com/case.php?id=881, https://unresolved.me/misty-copsey, https://www.koin.com/news/missing-persons/true-crime-tuesday-what-happened-to-misty-copsey/, https://truecrimedetective.co.uk/missing-misty-copsey-377210c256ea Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia.   Today is Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Thomas provides the perfect getaway for lovers of nature and small-town charm…a State Fair official reveals the process of locating and booking top talent for the annual event…and Service Wire in Cabell County is hiring, so get your application in ASAP…on today's daily304. #1 – From ARLINGTON MAGAZINE – Seated on the North Fork of the Blackwater River with nature providing a spectacular backdrop, the tiny town of Thomas offers proximity to an abundance of outdoor adventures, from mountain biking, hiking, tubing and river rafting to rock climbing the imposing edifice of nearby Seneca Rocks. Just a 3-hour drive from the D.C. area, this Tucker County destination is the ideal getaway for folks looking to get out of the city and experience nature paired with the relaxed small town charm of boutique shops, pubs and restaurants. It's also just a short drive from two West Virginia state parks.  Read more about this reporter's visit to the town, then head over to wvtourism.com or wvstateparks.com for additional information in planning your travel itinerary in Almost Heaven, Thomas, West Virginia. Read more: https://www.arlingtonmagazine.com/thomas-west-virginia-seneca-rocks-canaan-valley-dolly-sods/   #2 – From THE REAL WV – What does it take to plan the State Fair of West Virginia's concert series each year? Toughness and resolve. Just ask Kelly Tuckwiller Collins, the CEO of the State Fair. RealWV sat down with Kelly to talk about the process she undergoes each year in selecting and signing artists, the day after she announced Zach Top was coming to town. The rising country star is sure to be a big draw for the 100th edition of the fair this summer. Artists have to already be within a day's drive (on their tour) and they have to be affordable enough to keep the ticket prices down for the fair attendees. Even with those stipulations, fair organizers have managed to book some big name acts over the years, including Garth Brooks, Dolly Parton, Britney Spears and more.  Read more: https://therealwv.com/2025/02/25/what-does-it-take-to-plan-the-state-fair-of-wv-concerts-each-year/   #3 – From SERVICEWIRE – Service Wire Company, a premier supplier of industrial and utility wire and cable, is currently seeking a plant manager in Culloden, West Virginia. If you are looking to join a great organization and an opportunity to become a part of our growing team, this may be the job for you! This position is responsible for end-to-end activities – from procurement, manufacturing, warehouse, and order fulfillment – while maintaining safety, quality standards, inventory accuracy, cost and delivery objectives. Additional positions may be available. Check out Servicewire.com to learn more and apply. Read more: https://www.servicewire.com/Careers.htm?gnk=job&gni=8a78879e94d8db240194f1eb96f96737&qToken=eyJ1aWQiOjI4MzIzLCJwcm92aWRlciI6ImxpbmtlZGluIiwidHlwZSI6InNoYXJlIn0.k9jFWHIpMLW5n86Dj5KHkI5wkEA   Find these stories and more at wv.gov/daily304. The daily304 curated news and information is brought to you by the West Virginia Department of Commerce: Sharing the wealth, beauty and opportunity in West Virginia with the world. Follow the daily304 on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @daily304. Or find us online at wv.gov and just click the daily304 logo.  That's all for now. Take care. Be safe. Get outside and enjoy all the opportunity West Virginia has to offer.  

Christa Brown-Sanford is a partner at Baker Botts in Dallas and chair of its Intellectual Property department. She also serves on the firm's Executive and Diversity and Inclusion committees and is an adjunct professor at SMU's Dedman School of Law, where she speaks regularly on patent matters. At every stage, she provides guidance on patent procurement, patent portfolio development, patent litigation, and patent licensing–particularly involving cutting-edge technologies in telecommunications, blockchain, electronics, AI, semiconductors, software, and personal mobility.  Outside of the office, Christa is actively involved in several organizations in the Dallas community. She's a member of the Charter 100 and Charity Crystal Ball, serves on the advisory board for the State Fair of Texas and the Innovation Council for Southern Methodist University, and serves on the boards of SMU, SMU's Dedman School of Law, Rice University George R. Brown School of Engineering, the Baylor Scott & White Foundation, and New Friends New Life (an organization focused on empowering trafficked women and girls). She was also the President of the Junior League of Dallas during the League's Centennial year and was recently honored as a top rainmaker by the Minority Corporate Counsel Association (MCCA). WHAT'S COVERED IN THIS EPISODE ABOUT ACHIEVING RAINMAKER SUCCESS Today, it's common for lawyers to move from firm to firm in search of better opportunities. Whether you're staying put for the long haul or keeping your options open, staying connected to your core motivators and mission can be the key to long-term success—both as a partner and a rainmaker. In this episode of The Lawyer's Edge podcast, Elise Holtzman sits down with Christa Sanford, Partner and Intellectual Property Chair at Baker Botts, to talk about the impact of leading with purpose. Christa shares her journey to leadership, her commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion in the legal profession, and the pivotal moments that shaped her career. She also reflects on the challenges and rewards of balancing a demanding legal practice with one's personal life—and why staying true to her mission has made all the difference. 2:34 – Why Christa has remained at Baker Botts long-term and what's driven her to take on so many roles 8:57 – The biggest key to Christa developing her business and how she became aware of the rainmaking space 14:31 – The rewards of investing time, money, and energy into business development 17:26 – The factors that helped Christa evolve and step into leadership 21:32 – The low point that changed Christa's approach to failure and perfectionism in business development 28:01 – The challenges Christa faced on her journey to partner and rainmaker as a mom of three young kids 32:25 – Practical advice for building strong client relationships MENTIONED IN WHY STAYING TRUE TO YOUR MISSION IS CRUCIAL TO ACHIEVING RAINMAKER SUCCESS Christa Brown-Sanford (Baker Botts) | LinkedIn Baker Botts LLP | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram | X | YouTube Get Connected with The Coaching Team at hello@thelawyersedge.com The Lawyer's Edge SPONSOR FOR THIS EPISODE… Today's episode is brought to you by the Ignite Women's Business Development Accelerator, a 9-month business development program created BY women lawyers for women lawyers. Ignite is a carefully designed business development program containing content, coaching, and a community of like-minded women who are committed to becoming rainmakers AND supporting the retention and advancement of other women in the profession.  Early Bird Registration is now underway for our 2025 Ignite cohorts. If you are interested in either participating in the program or sponsoring a woman in your firm to enroll, learn more about Ignite and sign up for our registration alerts by visiting www.thelawyersedge.com/ignite.

In this week's episode, we dive into the latest cannabis headlines from around the world: Macky covers a shocking case in Sheffield, where children were hospitalized after eating cannabis-infused sweets. (Source: BBC News) Twelve U.S. states are considering cannabis legalization in 2025, with new legislative pushes on the horizon. Margaret discusses a major policy shift in Victoria, Australia—medical cannabis patients will no longer face automatic driving bans starting March 1st. (Source: Penington Institute) Billy explores how real-world evidence could reshape UK medical cannabis policy, addressing gaps in research and regulation. John highlights the return of cannabis sales and consumption at the California State Fair, which now includes new award categories for blunts, hash, and edibles. (Source: Marijuana Moment) Join us for an in-depth discussion on these stories and their impact on cannabis users, patients, and the industry! Come and join in the discussion about any of these news articles on our cannabis growing forum, Discord server, or any of your favourite social networks. Visit our website for links.  Website: https://highonhomegrown.com Discord: https://discord.gg/sqYGkF4xyQ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/highonhomegrown Thank you for downloading and listening to our cannabis podcast! I hope you enjoy this episode.

In this episode of Customer Service Academy, we take a deep dive into the evolving world of theme parks, desitnations, and attractions—and how you can ensure you are delivering loyalty-building experiences for yoru guests. As customer expectations continue to change and evolve, theme parks, resorts, and destinations must innovate to remain competitive.   Whether you are running a mega theme park, local attraction, or even a community fair, you will find tips in here to help you build your sales, customer loyalty, and overall experience. We will discuss: ✔️ The five tiers of theme park experiences—Value, Everyday, Elevated, Premium, and Luxury. ✔️ The core experience principles every park must master: Safety, Hospitality, Quality, Simplicity, and Community. ✔️ Top 10 guest expectations in theme parks and how to exceed them. ✔️ How parks are using gamification, interactivity, and immersive experiences to create emotional connections. ✔️ The best special events and seasonal experiences that drive attendance and loyalty. ✔️ How different generations engage with theme parks—from Silent Generation nostalgia to Gen Alpha's digital-first approach. ✔️ Cutting-edge strategies to reduce wait times and enhance the in-queue experience.  

In this episode, Tom and Jon talk about Epcot's Flower & Garden Festival Food announcement. Tom also discusses visiting Universal Orlando Resort's Mardi Gras event again where he ate, drank and threw beads from a parade float. Then Tom finishes with his first Florida State Fair visit at the Tampa fairgrounds, as well as his thoughts of staying at the Hilton Inn by Hilton Tampa Fairgrounds and Casino. Follow Jon on Twitter: https://twitter.com/pastorjonselfWebsite: https://vacationeerspodcast.com/New Vacationeers Tee: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08G18TV2JTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vacationeers_podcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/VacationeerTomTwitter: https://twitter.com/vacationeertomYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VacationeersPodcastContact the show at vacationeerspodcast@gmail.com.

From District 3, Bernalillo County Commissioner Adrianne Barboa comes in to talk about issues involving the County and her district. Some of the topics she discusses, are, worry of how DOGE will effect the County, moving the State Fair, and Opioid Settlement Dollars with TJ on News Radio KKOB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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While love and science don't often go hand-in-hand, this week, in celebration of Valentine's Day, both of our stories are about finding love using scientific methods. Part 1: After Tony Dahlman plucks up the courage to ask out a fellow statistician, he consults the Survey Administration Manual for guidance on how to construct the perfect date. Part 2: When engineering student Heather Monigan asks liberal arts major Michael Berger on a date he's completely unaware that she's interested in him. Tony Dahlman is a numbers guy. He has spent nineteen years as a statistician for the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Tony is a native Minnesotan who enjoys running, biking, public speaking, college football, and is obsessed with State Fairs. A few years ago he got hooked on storytelling and has told stories with Story District in Washington, DC, the Des Moines Storyteller's Project, TellersBridge in Cedar Rapids, IA, and The Moth in Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN. Tony lives with his wife in Des Moines, Iowa. Heather Monigan is a resilient lady with a sharp wit who has learned to laugh in the face of adversity. Her hobbies include staying happily married, keeping two teens alive and spontaneous home remodels. In her spare time, she is an Engineering Executive in the semiconductor industry for over 24 years and active in the tech community. She currently serves as Chair of the IEEE Phoenix Section and is the Phoenix Section's International Development Lead for Engineers Without Borders. Heather also serves on the Grand Canyon University President's STEM Advisory Board and the GCU Engineering Advisory Council. She is an adjunct engineering professor for Grand Canyon University. Ms. Monigan holds an MBA and BSCE and never got the memo to “relax”. Michael is married to Heather Monigan, which is what got him this gig. He also considers that his greatest achievement. Like most everyone else out in Phoenix he is an ex-Midwesterner, hailing from Dayton, Ohio. Since moving to Phoenix in 2004 he acquired a son, a daughter, a doctorate, and too many cats. Since his parents were both in education he decided to start his career there and never left, now working as the Dean of the College of Doctoral Studies for Grand Canyon University. In his limited free time he enjoys playing games of all kinds, the odd bit of creative writing, working out, and attempting ridiculous obstacle course races. Michael doesn't mind public speaking but has difficulty memorizing scripts. Hopefully this won't be a problem for Heather.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kikau and Matty chat with the remarkable Valeria Accetta, who is the Head of Musical Theatre at The University of Alabama at Birmingham. Her recommendation is an app called the Healthy Minds App and a book called Monsters: A Fan's Dilemma by Claire Dederer. Valerie is a member of Actor's Equity Association, an Associate Member of Stage Directors and Choreographers, and an Estill Master Trainer in Estill Voice Training. As an Equity actress, Valerie played Margy Frake in the First National Tour of Rodgers and Hammerstein's State Fair, starring John Davidson. She has performed in numerous other musicals including the title role in Cinderella, Maria in The Sound of Music, and Lady Larkin in Once Upon a Mattress, and she performs regularly in concerts and cabarets. She first began her studies in musical theatre at the University of Miami and received a BA in Musical Theatre Pedagogy from Otterbein University and an MFA in Theatre Pedagogy from Virginia Commonwealth University.

Tampa Bay Times Entertainment & Events Reporter Sharon Wynne tried all the new food at the Florida State Fair, what was her favorite? Also a rundown of events happening this weekend in Tampa Bay.

Tampa Bay Times Entertainment & Events Reporter Sharon Wynne breaks down events happening around the Tampa Bay area this weekend, including the Sant' Yago Knight parade in Ybor City and the Florida State Fair.

The Florida State Fair kicks off today and of course there are new foods.

The Florida State Fair opens its 12-day run Thursday (6th) in Tampa. We speak with Fair CEO Cheryl Floodabout what to expect. 

Tuesday's show.

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2025 has kicked off with a handful of new restaurant openings and announcements. The Dallas Morning News food team discusses some of those, along with the state of the Texas restaurant scene as restaurateurs and chefs confront proposed tariffs, no-tax-on-tips policy and more. Plus, a listener inspires a top cooking tips segment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2025 has kicked off with a handful of new restaurant openings and announcements. The Dallas Morning News food team discusses some of those, along with the state of the Texas restaurant scene as restaurateurs and chefs confront proposed tariffs, no-tax-on-tips policy and more. Plus, a listener inspires a top cooking tips segment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Just stay home today, it's too cold to function! We talk football (yes, we know...)Minnesota State Fair ticket price hike and a suggestion on how they should handle parking, and a wild weekend for TikTok -- what is happening?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As we row on through the show on a Tuesday we have Josh in for DJ with the Quick Takes including State Fair upping their prices, a chicken favorite is closed and more! Also we dive into the pardons for those involved in the January 6th storming of the Capitol!

Henry wonders if rivalries mean more than anything else in college sports, and the price of attending the Minnesota State Fair is going up and it doesn't bother him at all, and more.

The State Fair announced that admission is now $20. Sure that's only a $2 hike, but Jason thinks crossing the $20 mark is just different somehow.

Hour 2: Jason talks to MSU professor Dr. Jameel Haque about a documentary on Rev. Dr. King's visit to Mankato in 1961. Then he wonders if $20 a ticket is too much to pay for the State Fair?

TVC 674.3: Pat Boone talks to Ed about working with Shirley Jones in April Love, with Ann-Margret in State Fair, and with Barbara Eden in All Hands on Deck. Pat can currently be seen in Reagan and Miracle in the Valley, both of which are available now for viewing on demand through Amazon Prime, while Pat's latest movies, Our Crossroads and The American Miracle, are both scheduled for release later in 2025.

What could become of the Expo New Mexico State Fairgrounds? Near the end of 2024, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham announced a 'Request for Proposal,' or RFP, seeking ideas for a master plan to redevelop 236 acres of state-owned land in the central part of Albuquerque. This week, Chris & Gabby break down what this could mean for the area near the International District with freshman District 6 City Counselor, Nichole Rogers. The governor's announcement is coupled with half a million dollars in state funding and ideas for potential housing development, entertainment venues, and possibly moving the State Fair out of Expo. What do the neighbors want? And what are the next steps?  We appreciate our listeners. Send your feedback or story ideas to hosts chris.mckee@krqe.com or gabrielle.burkhart@krqe.com. We're also on X (Twitter), Facebook, & Instagram at @ChrisMcKeeTV and @gburkNM. For more on this episode and all of our prior episodes, visit our podcast website: KRQE.com/podcasts. Also, check out the video version of the podcast on our YouTube channel. Our show also airs on television! Tune into Fox New Mexico on Wednesdays at 10:35 p.m. MST. 

It's time to put an end to those New Year's resolutions. The wild, artery-clogging foods being added to the menu at the Florida State Fair are sure to do a number on that whole weight loss "journey" you embarked on last week. Some sound irresistible. Others just sound... interesting. Here's a rundown of the 5 wildest strange culinary options you'll have when you visit the Florida State Fair.

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What can we say about this except...gross. We recapped our visit to the Texas State Fair. We talked the cotton candy bacon, and more. We also dug into a little WWF, I mean WWE past. Tony and Jason used to like it. Rohde loves Paw Patrol and Jason tried like crazy to discuss Alien Romulus but it just was not happening. We touched on a Samurai Predator and the new Alien show that is going to take place on Earth.

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The 1980s were wild. Cabbage Patch Dolls. Reagan. Real pig races live at Disneyland.  Justin Donaldson (AEW's Johnny Loves Taya, Tournament of Nerds) joins the hootenanny to celebrate another Eisner-era triumph, a limited-time event that featured lumberjack comedy and rad BMX stunts.  It sounds weird because it was! "Blast To The Past" episode is up at: Patreon.com/PodcastTheRide Check out Path of Most Resistance! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJ5DFrdOyig  FOLLOW PODCAST: THE RIDE: https://twitter.com/PodcastTheRide https://www.instagram.com/podcasttheride BUY PODCAST: THE RIDE MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/podcast-the-ride PODCAST THE RIDE IS A FOREVER DOG PODCAST https://foreverdogpodcasts.com/podcasts/podcast-the-ride Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We take an in depth look at Camila Thorndike, the woman hired by Kamala Harris to be the nation's climate advisor. We became terrified at the changes Thorndike would attempt to bring about. Would you live to be 107 if it meant you had to have a horn sticking out of your head. Johnny Heidt with guitar news. Heard On The Show: St. Paul officers shoot, injure man who refused to put down gun, officials say 19-year-old charged in shooting that injured 3 teens near State Fair, charter school Fires set at ballot boxes in Oregon and Washington state are 'connected' as hundreds of ballots are lost Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Iowa has three million people and a million come to their State Fair, each with their own goals and dreams for the fair. We hang out with some of them, to see if they get what they hoped for. Prologue: A big bull, a giant slide, and cowboys on horseback shooting balloons are just a few sights you can take in at the Iowa State Fair. Some people come for the spectacle, and some are the spectacle. (8 minutes)Act One: Bailey Leavitt comes from a family of carnies. For her, one of the most thrilling things she looks for at the fair is someone who is really good at luring people into spending money at their stand. She takes Ira on an insider's search for “an agent.” (16 minutes)Act 2: Motley Crue pledged never to play the fairgrounds. Then they did. We wondered what that had been like for them. They agreed to an interview, but then they flinched. (1 minute)Act Two: What life lessons can kids learn at the 4-H Rabbit Competition? A lot. (11 minutes)Act Three: The Iowa State Fair awarded coveted slots to just nine new food vendors this year. All of them are run by people who already own restaurants or who've done other big fairs. All except for an unlikely newcomer: Biscuit Bar. (19 minutes)Act Four: As the ferris wheel goes dark and the fair is closing down, one game is racing to meet their quota. Ira watches until the end.Transcripts are available at thisamericanlife.orgThis American Life privacy policy.Learn more about sponsor message choices.