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EP 204: We are sad to say goodbye to turkey season.. so, we invited some of friends who had amazing seasons to join us! Return guests Joe Marcello and Brian Cibelli join us to recap a great 2025 season. Listen in for our GIVEAWAY ANNOUNCEMENT!! Enjoy! IF YOU WANT TO SUPPORT THE SHOW, CHECK OUT OUR PATREON! The Whitetail Distraction Podcast is creati ng Podcasts and Videos | Patreon If you want some badass broadheads, head over to https://www.viparchery.com or give Matt and Cindy Futtere a call and tell them the Whitetail Distraction Podcast boys sent you. They are truly some of the best people in the business! The new Combat Veteran will cause major damage to the intended target as combat veterans are trained to do! They also have a brand-new line of products ranging from inserts to broadheads. One of the best seed companies in the game has agreed to offer 10% off! Go check out Back Forty Seed Co. and use code DISTRACTION10. https://backfortyseedco.com Our newest partner on the show - check out their full lineup of products at www.vparchery.com use discount code WDP for 10% off or the new project at www.50forged.com Skre Gear is back!! You know the routine, high quality products with a lifetime warranty at an affordable cost! Check their growing lineup at www.skregear.com Like this episode? Head over to iTunes and give us a 5 star rating and leave a review. Not hearing what you like, or just simply have suggestions? Send us an email at TheWhitetailDistractionPodcast@gmail.com Also, check us out on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube @TheWhitetailDistractionPodcast, Twitter @TheWDPodcast and TikTok @TheWhitetailDistraction. The Distraction is Real!
De koers van de S&P500 vertoont sinds begin van dit jaar meer het patroon van een achtbaan dan iets anders. Danny Reweghs overloopt de voornaamste bewegingen en stelt vast dat de Amerikaanse sterindex opnieuw de kwetsbaarheden van begin dit jaar vertoont. Daarnaast vertelt hij waarom farmagigant Novo Nordisk overdreven afgestraft is en hoe de recente resultaten waren bij logistieke vastgoedspeler WDP.Z 7 op 7 is de nieuwe dagelijkse podcast van Kanaal Z en Trends. Elke ochtend, vanaf 5u30 uur luistert u voortaan naar een selectie van de meest opmerkelijke nieuwsverhalen, een frisse blik op de aandelenmarkten en een scherpe duiding bij de economische en politieke actualiteit door experts van Kanaal Z en Trends. Start voortaan elke dag met Z 7 op 7 en luister naar wat echt relevant is voor uw business, onderneming, carrière en geld.
De koers van de S&P500 vertoont sinds begin van dit jaar meer het patroon van een achtbaan dan iets anders. Danny Reweghs overloopt de voornaamste bewegingen en stelt vast dat de Amerikaanse sterindex opnieuw de kwetsbaarheden van begin dit jaar vertoont. Daarnaast vertelt hij waarom farmagigant Novo Nordisk overdreven afgestraft is en hoe de recente resultaten waren bij logistieke vastgoedspeler WDP. De Trends Beleggen podcast is een productie van Trends en Kanaal Z. Meer info en advies voor uw beleggingen op www.trends.be/beleggen. Elke dag beleggingsadvies in uw mailbox, registreer u gratis op één van de e-newsletters op www.trends.be/newsletters. De Trends Beleggen podcast komt tot stand met de gewaardeerde steun van ING.
EP 203: Were joined by some of our favorite people in the Clover Ridge Lodge to go over the first day of turkey camp. Enjoy! IF YOU WANT TO SUPPORT THE SHOW, CHECK OUT OUR PATREON! The Whitetail Distraction Podcast is creati ng Podcasts and Videos | Patreon If you want THE most badass broadheads on the market, head over to https://www.viparchery.com or give Matt and Cindy Futtere a call and tell them the Whitetail Distraction Podcast boys sent you. They are truly some of the best people in the business! The new Combat Veteran will cause major damage to the intended target as combat veterans are trained to do! They also have a brand new line of products ranging from inserts to broadheads. One of the best seed companies in the game has agreed to offer 10% off! Go check out Back Forty Seed Co. and use code DISTRACTION10. https://backfortyseedco.com Our newest partner on the show - check out their full lineup of products at www.vparchery.com use discount code WDP for 10% off or the new project at www.50forged.com Like this episode? Head over to iTunes and give us a 5 star rating and leave a review. Not hearing what you like, or just simply have suggestions? Send us an email at TheWhitetailDistractionPodcast@gmail.com Also, check us out on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube @TheWhitetailDistractionPodcast, Twitter @TheWDPodcast and TikTok @TheWhitetailDistraction. The Distraction is Real!
EP 202: Vantage Point Archery is back! Jeff and Alex with VPA join us to talk about their new lineup of broadheads. We cover turkey to whitetail broadheads, the 50 Forged project, growing up in the outdoors and so much more!! Check out their full lineup of products at www.vparchery.com use discount code WDP for 10% off or the new project at www.50forged.com Enjoy! IF YOU WANT TO SUPPORT THE SHOW, CHECK OUT OUR PATREON! The Whitetail Distraction Podcast is creating Podcasts and Videos | Patreon If you want THE most badass broadheads on the market, head over to https://www.viparchery.com or give Matt and Cindy Futtere a call and tell them the Whitetail Distraction Podcast boys sent you. They are truly some of the best people in the business! The new Combat Veteran will cause major damage to the intended target as combat veterans are trained to do! They also have a brand new line of products ranging from inserts to broadheads. One of the best seed companies in the game has agreed to offer 10% off! Go check out Back Forty Seed Co. and use code DISTRACTION10. https://backfortyseedco.com Like this episode? Head over to iTunes and give us a 5 star rating and leave a review. Not hearing what you like, or just simply have suggestions? Send us an email at TheWhitetailDistractionPodcast@gmail.com Also, check us out on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube @TheWhitetailDistractionPodcast, Twitter @TheWDPodcast and TikTok @TheWhitetailDistraction. The Distraction is Real!
Web designers do a lot more than just web design…It's not uncommon for us to be graphic and brand designers, photographers, strategists, copywriters, etc…So, should we call ourselves more than just a web designer?Award winning branding and design studio founder Jacob Cass, who's worked with Disney, Nintendo and Jerry Seinfeld, has done it all and has some invaluable experience and perspective to share when it comes to how web designers can position themselves nowadays.One of the many things I learned from talking with Jacob is – if you position yourself in a way that's right for you, you'll watch your revenue climb, you'll attract better clients and enjoy your work more.Head to the show notes to get all links and resources we mentioned along with a full transcription of this episode at joshhall.co/376
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There's nothing better than talking to a web designer who's enjoying their work, loving their clients, making good money and who's just all around thriving. And that's why I'm pumped to share this recent convo I had with Kristin Adkins of Crash Design Co who's found a suite niche by becoming the trusted “web designer for speakers”Kristin was on the podcast (ep 143) when she had just gone full time and I thought it was a good time to catch up because now, 5 years later, she's grown her business, nailed her niche and continues to love every minute of it. A lot of web designers get burned out, take too much on or have goals that lead to stress and growth pains but Kristin's done it right by building a business around her lifestyle goals and mid-west pace.This was a hard one to title because we get into everything from:NichingScaling/hiringBuilding a referral networkRaising ratesSticking with Elementor (and not having shiny object syndrome)The value of sending clients “website launch packs”And so much more. But it's all the things that have led to her having an amazing first 5 years so that's what we get into in this one.P.S. Wouldn't it be cool to see her website launch pack examples and process? Kristin will be doing a special guest training inside Web Designer Pro™ this summer so jump on in to connect with her!Head to the show notes to get all links and resources we mentioned along with a full transcription of this episode at joshhall.co/375
I'm doing a first for my business in 2025...sharing quarterly recaps and income reports!In this first-ever quarterly income report, we'll get into how we achieved $115,655 in revenue with over $88,000 in profit while building Web Designer Pro to $346,459 in annual recurring revenue.Highlights include:• Moving course sales pages from joshhallco to webdesignerprocom, including transferring all course reviews using Senja• Launching Web Designer HQ, a centralized directory for all SOP templates, email scripts, and resources• Creating audio versions of three courses available as private podcast feeds for Pro members• Introducing Brock, an AI agent for Web Designer Pro that helps members find resources and get coaching• Planning course revamps for DNS and SEO courses plus developing a new model site• Celebrating nearly selling out the first Web Designer Pro conference with 36 out of 40 tickets sold• Breaking down revenue streams: $85,000 from Web Designer Pro memberships, $15,000 from sponsorships, $8,186 from affiliate income• Maintaining a lean business model with just $27,600 in quarterly expenses, including team costs and taxesI definitely challenge you to look at your own business numbers quarterly, even if you don't share them publicly. Take time to celebrate your wins and analyze what's working and what's not!- Josh
The social media video and reel game is a hard one to play (and win) when it comes to landing clients. Every platform is beyond saturated, the competition is only growing and unless you're getting quality leads fairly quick, it can be difficult to stick with.But as Roberto Blake has recently been quoted in saying:”While there may be saturation in a market, there's not a saturation of “quality.”This could not be more timely for you if you're wanting to market your web design business with videos and reels. And there may be no better example of this than my guest in this chat, Blaze Smith Blaze, who at a very young age, started getting clients immediately through Instagram and TikTok reels. Many of them with big brand CEO's, founders and marketing directors.We get into his process from planning, to recording, to the proven strategies and blueprints he follows for all his videos which have not only brought in quality leads, but have also built up his social media following to tens of thousands in a matter of months.If you're wondering how to stand out and get clients with reels, here ya go.Head to the show notes to get all links and resources we mentioned along with a full transcription of this episode at joshhall.co/374
Ok web designer – tell me if this sounds familiar…You sign on a new client for a website project!But then, they send you their atrocious logo…Now what?Do you design the website based on their terrible logo/existing brand?Do you try to upsell an unexpected logo/brand package?Do you pause the website project and tell them to hire a new logo designer first?This is a very common challenge for web designers but there is a solution!Repeat guest and branding expert Jamie Starcevich has really dialed in a nifty solution for this situation which is, in short, to offer a “Light Branding Package.” In this chat, we get into all the details of how to offer it, what constraints to put on it, how much to charge for it and more!Head to the show notes to get all links and resources we mentioned along with a full transcription of this episode at joshhall.co/373
Broc (named “Broccoli” by my daughter Annie) is our new Ai assistant in Web Designer Pro™ and it's available now as a part of your membership to Pro!▶️ Watch the video walkthru of Broc hereIt'll help you find lessons, resources, posts, threads, members, past calls, etc. It pulls from strictly from Web Designer Pro™ source material so everything you're getting is straight from Pro.And apart from using it to help you find resources, you can use it as your own “Josh Ai Coach” to ask it any questions about pricing, offers, scaling, etc!Join at WebDesignerPro.com to get instant access to Broc!Available on the Community and Coaching Tiers.P.S. If you're on the Courses Tier, you can upgrade here
Het was laat op de avond in het Witte Huis. Het bedje was al opgemaakt en klaar om een heerlijke nachtrust te verzorgen aan president Donald Trump. Maar toen kwam er het persbericht: 'Europa slaat terug met importheffingen'. En als klap op de vuurpijl blijft het daar niet bij. De EU wil namelijk naast handelstarieven op motors, whiskey en boten nog meer heffingen gaan instellen. Die moeten specifiek gericht zijn op de achterban van Trump. Of dat effect heeft, dat hoor je in deze aflevering. En dan hebben we het ook over het goede nieuws uit Amerika. Economen waren huiverig over de inflatie daar, die zou door Trump's capriolen nog wel eens toe kunnen nemen. Maar voor nu valt het allemaal mee, want de inflatie daalde juist verder dan verwacht. Dat zorgt dan wel weer voor een bijzonder scenario bij de Federal Reserve. Want nu heeft voorzitter Jerome Powell een reden vóór snellere renteverlagingen (die dalende inflatie), en eentje tegen (de man in het Witte Huis en zijn wispelturige beleid). Je hoort ook nog over een ander plan uit Europa. Een aantal landen hebben het heft in eigen handen genomen en willen de chipindustrie naar zich toe trekken. En op kop gaan wij, Nederland, en onze minister van Economische Zaken.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Het was laat op de avond in het Witte Huis. Het bedje was al opgemaakt en klaar om een heerlijke nachtrust te verzorgen aan president Donald Trump. Maar toen kwam er het persbericht: 'Europa slaat terug met importheffingen'. En als klap op de vuurpijl blijft het daar niet bij. De EU wil namelijk naast handelstarieven op motors, whiskey en boten nog meer heffingen gaan instellen. Die moeten specifiek gericht zijn op de achterban van Trump. Of dat effect heeft, dat hoor je in deze aflevering. En dan hebben we het ook over het goede nieuws uit Amerika. Economen waren huiverig over de inflatie daar, die zou door Trump's capriolen nog wel eens toe kunnen nemen. Maar voor nu valt het allemaal mee, want de inflatie daalde juist verder dan verwacht. Dat zorgt dan wel weer voor een bijzonder scenario bij de Federal Reserve. Want nu heeft voorzitter Jerome Powell een reden vóór snellere renteverlagingen (die dalende inflatie), en eentje tegen (de man in het Witte Huis en zijn wispelturige beleid). Je hoort ook nog over een ander plan uit Europa. Een aantal landen hebben het heft in eigen handen genomen en willen de chipindustrie naar zich toe trekken. En op kop gaan wij, Nederland, en onze minister van Economische Zaken.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
I teased about this recently on my social media and got a HUGE response which tells me…you're pumped to see Chris Do on The Web Design Business Podcast and I'm pumped to share our full conversation with you!Chris is known for helping web designers charge their worth, price value over time, get higher-paying clients, how to negotiate during a sales call and how to price for the life you want to live and somehow, we covered all of that and more in our very fast hour together.Enjoy the full convo and head to the show notes to get all links and resources we mentioned along with a full transcription of this episode at joshhall.co/368P.S. Did you know? Web Designer Pro members got early access to this conversation, completely unedited – it's just another reason to join WDP as you get access to the private Pro Podcast feed no matter what tier you're on! Become a member today at webdesignerpro.comHead to the show notes to get all links and resources we mentioned along with a full transcription of this episode at joshhall.co/368
Happy New Year friends! I wanted to kick off 2025 with a special episode of the podcast to share what I learned from having two down revenue years (125k down from 2022-2023) to having the best revenue year yet in 2024!This episode is broken down into 2 main parts:What caused my business to have two down revenue yearsHow I rebounded to having the best year yet in 2024As I and many other entrepreneurs have learned, business is not always up and to the right. There are hard months, quarters and even years. But there are a handful of things you can do in any situation to keep things going and growing.In this one, I'm sharing:What led to my business going 125k down in 2 yearsWhat I did at my lowest point to keep goingThe beautiful aspect of compounding recurring revenueHow meeting members of my community in person changed everythingA look at my actual revenue growth chart (and when things turned around)And much more.I hope what I learned through my business rebound helps you whether you're in that season now or if you eventually hit a rough patch.In short, here's the checklist from my business rebound:Didn't stopCommitted to WDP being the main thingUsed courses at a lead in to ProMet members in person at WCUSDoubled down on marketing Pro (in podcast, socials, YT, etc)Did some lives on YTConsistently shared member wins on socials and newsletterStarted bringing more members on the podcastWorked on better retention for membersLet go of my “course creator” identityHead to the show notes to get all links and resources we mentioned along with a full transcription of this episode at joshhall.co/360Get my entire suite of courses in the Courses Tier = $49/moGet courses + all community features in the Community Tier = $99/moGet everything + direct coaching with me in the Coaching Tier = $199/moJoin today (in the tier that works for you) at: webdesignerpro.com*** upgrade & downgrade available ***
In the first episode of our miniseries of podcasts celebrating South Asian Heritage Month 2024, Gautam Bhattacharyya, chair of Reed Smith's India Business team, welcomes Yasmin Batliwala MBE, CEO of Advocates for International Development. Together, they explore Yasmin's career path, her mentors and inspirations, her passion for pro bono work and the significance of her Parsi heritage. ----more---- Transcript: Intro: Welcome to the Reed Smith Podcast, Inclusivity Included: Powerful Personal Stories. In each episode of this podcast, our guests will share their personal stories, passions, and challenges, past and present, all with the goal of bringing people together and learning more about others. You might be surprised by what we all have in common, inclusivity included. Gautam: Hello everyone and welcome to another of our Reed Smith podcasts and this one is part of our special mini-series to celebrate and mark South Asian Heritage Month 2024 and I'm overjoyed to have as our podcast today the incredibly impressive Yasmin Batliwala. Hello Yasmin. Yasmin: Hello Gautam, lovely to be here. Gautam: It's lovely to have you and I've been really so excited to do this podcast with you. For our listeners, I'm going to introduce Yasmin so you can appreciate just what an amazing person she is. Yasmin is the chief executive of Advocates for International Development, a very prominent pro bono and CSR institution with which Reed Smith has had a very long and happy relationship and association. And we continue to do so. And I've known Yasmin for many, many years. and we've had many a discussion about our shared passion for pro bono work and the importance of lawyers doing pro bono work and the impact that it has. Yasmin is responsible for overseeing the work of A4ID, as I'll call it, and she's held many prominent roles in the public and third sector over her very illustrious career. Apart from pro bono work, her portfolios have included some incredible causes. Those include HIV and AIDS, drug alcohol, dependency, and criminal justice. She has also undertaken work for the UN's Office of Drugs and Crime, and has a great deal of board experience too, having, amongst other things, been on the board of a large NHS trust. Yasmin also, to the extent she has spare time, and I'm stunned she does have spare time, has also served as a magistrate in the Youth and Adult Courts. She's also, as you can imagine, been the recipient of several honors. And amongst those, and there are many of them, she has been awarded the City of London Woman of Achievement for her public service work. And in 2022, Yasmin received an MBE for her work in human rights, the rule of law and international development as part of the Queen's New Year's honors list. So it really is a wonderful privilege to be speaking to you on this podcast, Yasmin, and I'm really looking forward to our discussions. Now, let me start with this as we get into our discussion. Tell us a little bit about your career background. I've already highlighted for our listeners a few of the roles that you've undertaken prior to your current role as chief executive of A4ID. But I wonder whether you could give us a little bit of a background about how you got to your role at A4ID and your career background, which has led up to that. Yasmin: Thank you very much, Gautam. I'd like to start then by thanking you for inviting me to join in this podcast and for the opportunity to talk about the work of Advocates for International Development, which I know that you know that I'm truly passionate about. So to answer your question about what I was doing prior to A4ID work-wise, before joining A4ID, basically I ran my own consultancy, providing senior level support to the public and non-profit sectors. My work primarily involved problem solving, managing teams, assisting the recruitment of CEOs and other executive positions. And I should say that I thoroughly enjoyed being self-employed as it allowed me to spend quality time with my two young daughters as they were then. And I could work during their nursery hours and resume tasks when they were asleep. And incidentally, I even earned more money than I've ever done since while I was working for myself. Throughout my career, I think you've said, I have worked mainly in the public and non-profit sector. And you've indicated the background work I've done within the drugs field and also in HIV. And I've also served, as you've mentioned, on various boards, including also a university, as well as on police authority, where I briefly held position of chair. I currently chair VIA, formerly known as WDP, which is a leading charity providing drug and alcohol services across the UK. VIA is known for its quality of services and innovative approach. And I like to think that my leadership has played a role in its success. Now, in respect to other things that have brought me to A4ID, I was invited to get involved with A4ID just by chance. Someone suggested that I met the executive director at the time. She and I got on swimmingly and as a consequence of that I started to work with her to look at how we could build the organization so that's really a potted summary of my career to date. Gautam: Well thank you and it really is I mean you know you've packed a lot in in your wonderful career today and undertaking some amazing work for lots of really important causes and you know I think I think one of the things I just want to step back to is you've had a very impressive career. Of that, there's no doubt. And it's ongoing, right? You're not finished yet. Not by a long way. But we all benefit from mentors and inspirations in the course of our career. And I wonder whether you could share with our listeners some of your biggest career mentors and inspirations so far. Yasmin: Gautam, I think that's a really difficult question because I have been inspired by so many people over the years. Obviously, those who have supported and encouraged me stand out, ranging from my line managers and peers to various teams that I've worked with, including actually my current team. Indeed, my very first job was doing what was called action research on illicit drug use in SW5, which is Earls Court, and also the West End. Professor Betsy Ettore was my line manager at the time, and she was simply amazing. She encouraged me to think for myself and was always available when I needed her. I was at the time fresh out of university and yet she treated me like an equal and I valued that because she actually listened very carefully to what I had to say and supported my ambition for the study that we were doing. Now coming back to where I am today I suppose I especially want to mention the board of A4ID. Their support has been incredible but it's their pioneering spirit and belief that everything is possible that truly inspires me. They also believe in me personally which has been invaluable and enabled me to push forward with our vision. Roger Leese, the chair of A4ID and a partner at Clifford Chance, has perhaps been a significant inspiration throughout our time working together. We've often solved problems by approaching them from completely different perspectives, and his insights have always been spot on. Indeed, the longer I have known him, the more I've come to respect him. To me, integrity and respect are very important in those that have inspired me. And perhaps the reason I've been working in this role for so long has been mainly because of the individuals that I have been fortunate to come across over the years. Now, I've been particularly impressed by the legal profession's can-do culture and their attitude that everything and anything is possible, which happens also to be my perspective in life. This approach and their understated passion is something I greatly admire. The entire legal pro bono community, from international law firms that we work with, to in-house counsel, the judiciary, paralegals and barristers, demonstrate to me their remarkable dedication. They use their skills and intellect to contribute to the greater good, often without expecting recognition or even a pat on the back. Let me give you an example close to home. Now, you've mentioned just in your start the involvement of Reed Smith. So when I joined A4ID, Reed Smith provided us with the accommodation. At that time, A4ID was a much smaller organization with fewer staff and a smaller turnover. Right. Without Reed Smith's support, I'm not sure A4ID would have thrived. Reed Smith even contributed their staff's time to oversee the development of A4ID at the beginning, not seeking thanks or recognition, just doing what they could to help the cause. If anything was requested from them, they would think about it and come back to us with a solution about how to make it happen. So I, for one, have immense admiration for Reed Smith and the support that the firm has provided ever since our inception in 2006. Many of our law firms have also, as well as corporate partners, have also shown and continue to show some support over the years. They've supported A4ID in its journey and through us have provided expert pro bono legal advice to international development sector and have also donated funds to enable us to exist and to function. And I firmly believe that through the law, we can change the world for the greater good and that lawyers have a key role to play in making this happen. Imagine no other profession is able to achieve this, only the legal profession. What inspiration is that? So to answer your question, I would say I've been most inspired by the legal sector with which I've been fortunate to work with and why I'm still in this role after all these many years. Gautam: Well, thank you, Yasmin. That was an incredibly impressive set of points. And I just wonder if I could dig into that a little bit. Extremely, there's a lot I could unpack there. But let me focus on what makes pro bono work so important. Now, we all know it's really important. It has real impact. And lawyers are integral to that. And so I wonder whether you could give us your thoughts on just why pro bono work is so important and why law firms and the teamwork that they achieve is so important to make that happen. You mentioned in your answer just now just how unique in many ways the legal profession is to be able to deliver those sorts of services and results. And I certainly know how enriching it's been for me personally to be heavily involved in pro bono work for so many years. But I wonder whether you could share your thoughts on that, please. Yasmin: Thanks, Gautam. I would say that pro bono work is vital because it allows professionals and the corporates to give back to the community, promoting social justice and addressing systemic inequalities. qualities. By providing free legal services to those who cannot afford them, pro bono work ensures that access to justice is not limited by financial means. This contribution really helps to level the playing field, ensuring that vulnerable and marginalized communities and individuals can defend their rights and receive fair treatment under the law. If you look at CSR for law firms, on the other hand, I think it encompasses a broader range of activities beyond pro bono work, which includes ethical business practices, environmental sustainability and community engagement. Pro Bono also, I would say, demonstrates the company's commitment to operating responsibly and contributing positively to society. These initiatives enhance the company's reputation, build trust with stakeholders, and also we find continually that it can lead to increased employee satisfaction and retention. Through pro bono, law firms and corporates can address various social issues from poverty and education to health and environmental protection. The other thing I think that's really important with regard to pro bono, is teamwork that law firms can do. Teamwork is essential in making pro bono successful because it allows the pooling of resources, expertise and networks. Law firms possess specialized legal knowledge and skills and are crucial for tackling complex legal issues. By collaborating, firms can leverage their collective expertise to provide a comprehensive and effective legal assistance. I think this collaborative approach really does ensure that beneficiaries receive high quality support, which are tailored to their specific needs. Also, teamwork among law firms fosters a culture of shared responsibility and mutual support. And we find that when law firms work together with us on pro bono projects, they can share best practices, learn from each other's experiences, and really develop innovative solutions to very common challenges. This collective effort amplifies the impact of their work, making it possible to address larger and more complex issues than any single firm could or tackle alone. It also, I suppose, fosters a sense of solidarity and purpose within the legal community as a whole. So collaboration enhances the reach and scalability of pro bono. By joining forces, and certainly by joining forces with us, law firms can extend their service to a broader range of beneficiaries and communities. This expanded reach is particularly important in addressing systemic issues that require coordinated efforts across different jurisdictions and different sectors which apply to us at A4ID. Collaborative initiatives can mobilize more resources including funding, personnel, technological tools to support large-scale projects and long-term interventions. In fact, teamwork with law firms also provide opportunities for professional development and capacity building. We find and I find continually that lawyers engaged in pro bono work gain valuable experience and skills to enhance their professional growth. Put simply pro bono work makes you a better lawyer. The reason is obvious through A4ID lawyers are exposed to diverse legal issues and client populations broadening their perspective and very much enriching their practices. Additionally, firms that actively participate in these initiatives can attract and retain talent by demonstrating their commitment to social justice as well as ethical practices. And as I've said already, co-ordinated efforts in pro bono can lead to systemic change by addressing root causes of social issues and advocating for policy reforms, law firms can help to create a more equitable and just society. Collaborative projects that people do with A4ID often involve strategic litigation, legislative advocacy and public education concerns, campaigns that go beyond individual cases to affect broader societal change. This strategic approach maximizes the long-term impact of pro bono. So effective teamwork also ensures that pro bono is sustainable. And by sharing the workload and resources, firms can maintain those long-term communities to these projects. Sustainability, after all, is crucial for achieving lasting impact and ensuring that the beneficiaries receive continuous support. Collaborative efforts help distribute the responsibilities and costs which are associated with these initiatives, making it much easier for firms to sustain their involvement over time. So to conclude, pro bono work is essential promoting social justice, corporate responsibility. Teamwork with law firms is crucial for maximizing the effectiveness and reach and sustainability of these initiatives. And through collaboration, law firms can leverage their collective expertise, resources and networks works to make a significant positive impact on society and advance the cause of justice for all. So in a nutshell, that's what makes pro bono so incredibly important. Gautam: Thank you, Yasmin. And you know, everything you said there, I was just absorbing and just realizing just how it all aligns with exactly how I see it. Because I can honestly tell you, Yasmin that us and you know we've had many a conversation about what pro bono means to each of us but i know that some of my most satisfying outcomes that i've achieved as a lawyer for clients for for pro bono clients have come from that sort of work it's it's not just about doing big cases as we do and as i as i do for big corporate companies a big industrial groups for governments, etc, etc. That's, of course, very important to the life of a law firm. But a law firm needs to be known for everything it brings. And I can honestly say, and I can't talk about some of these cases, but some of the most important cases I've done have involved taking on the establishment. Establishment for people who would otherwise not have access to law firms what I call big law big law firms and those law firms come together in teams like you say often in conjunction with other law firms and there are a number of examples where Reed Smith has teamed up with other law firms and it's a wonderful thing because the perception is otherwise that law firms are all competitors. They're like boxers in a boxing ring. But we're not actually. That's really a myth. We operate in a marketplace, yes, but on pro bono work, we actually come together in a very productive way. And so, no, thank you for sharing those really, really, really amazing thoughts, because I'm sure our listeners, it'll really resonate with our listeners. So thank you for that, Yasmin. I wonder whether I could just now turn to the question of heritage, because heritage is obviously a very important thing. And this podcast is being recorded and will be published as part of South Asian Heritage Month. And I wonder whether you could just share with us a little bit about what makes your heritage so empowering and so important and uplifting for you. Yasmin: Well, Gautam, as you know, I'm a Parsi. Parsis originated from ancient Persia and fled to India, I think around the 6th, 7th century to escape religious persecution. Their successful integration and preservation of our culture and religious identity in a foreign land. For me, I think exemplify the resilience and adaptability of the community of Parsis. The religion of the Parsi community is Zoroastrianism, which places its values of saying good thoughts, good words and good deeds and doing good deeds. This provides very much of a strong moral and ethical foundation, promoting a positive and proactive approach to life and encouraging meaningful contributions to society. And despite being a small community, and I do mean small, as a number of Parsis are reducing year on year to the point of extinction, I should say, Parsis have made significant contributions in various fields such as business, science, arts and philanthropy. Indeed, social responsibility and generosity of spirit are highly encouraged within the community. So I suppose my heritage is empowering and uplifting because it connects me to a rich and a diverse cultural tapestry that informs my identity and sense of self. This connection to my roots provides me with a deep understanding of where I come from and the traditions that have shaped my community over generations. The stories, the customs and values that have been passed down to me are a source of pride and strength, offering a foundation upon which I can build my own life and my own aspirations. Considerations this cultural inheritance if you like acts as my guiding light influencing my values behaviors and perspectives cultural heritage has also paid i think a significant role in shaping my world view and moral compass the values and ethics inherited from my cultural background guide me guide my actions and decisions promoting principles such as respect as i've have mentioned before, integrity, but also responsibility. These values are not just abstract concepts. They are lived experiences demonstrated by my family members and the community. This moral grounding is empowering as it provides clear guidelines on how to navigate life's complexities and make meaningful contributions to society. And as I've mentioned, My commitment can only be demonstrated by my contribution to the various public sector boards and roles that I've had within the community in which I live. So that's very, for me, a very important part of being a Parsi and a member of a community that will disappear, I suspect, in the not too distant future. Gautam: Yeah, no, thank you, Yasmin. I am indeed very familiar with the Parsi history. And indeed, many of my best friends in the law are Parsis. And if I just take one jurisdiction, for example, in India, right, which you, of course, know very well, there are many prominent Parsi lawyers. And there have been. One of my greatest mentors was Fali Nariman, who was India's most celebrated lawyer, who unfortunately passed away in February of this year. But many, many prominent lawyers in India are Parsis. And many of the big industrial houses, as you know, in India, are Parsi in origin and remain Parsi in management and in all that they do. And those concepts of doing business fairly and being philanthropic, like very heart of Parsi culture. So it's very interesting. And I recall also, I grew up, Yasmin, in Northwest London. And very near where I went to school, there was an old cinema that stopped showing films. And it was taken over by the Parsi community. And it became a Zoroastrian center of worship. And this goes back to my much younger days. So I'm very familiar with that. And it's very interesting how it continues to inform you and inspire you, because it should do. And I also, I'm also very familiar with the fact that the Parsi community is getting smaller. As people marry outside of the Parsi faith, that inevitably has an impact. But the pride and the history of the Parsis is so rich. And, you know, it'll always be everlasting. So, and there's a long way yet to go. So, no, thank you for that. That's really, really nice to know. And, you know, just one last question on that before we turn to the last topic. What, in terms of looking at the examples of what the Parsi tradition and faith and heritage has taught you, one of the things that I'm always very mindful of is that the pro bono tradition, as I call it, is very well developed in certain jurisdictions. Jurisdictions but it's yet to develop fully in some jurisdictions now one of the countries where it is gathering pace is certainly India but just look at the size of that country and the legal community there i mean just briefly what you know what are your thoughts about what we could do to try to expand the pro bono tradition in a wonderful jurisdiction like India, Yasmin: Actually, I think there's an awful lot that can be done. There's certainly an interest. We have been working in India and in fact have an entity called the A4ID Foundation, which is wholly Indian. We've been working alongside some amazing lawyers. In fact, part of the board comprises of some absolutely amazing Indian lawyers who are working with us to develop this. So we are bringing the culture to the pro bono culture that already exists, actually, within India and within the Indian community. But it's about using their legal brains that we're starting to to encourage. And that's happening, happening slowly, but it is happening. And with the vast number of lawyers in India, just think what we could do. Amazing. The other thing I wanted to just mention in terms of what you said was this week I received a gift from one of my team, members of my team. He's actually based in India. And the gift was a signed copy of the constitution, Indian constitution by Nariman. Gautam: Oh, wow. Yeah. It's a wonderful book. Yes. And so I've been dipping since he sent it to me. I've been dipping in it. It's quite a quite a tomb. And I actually thought when I saw it, oh, my God, am I going to be able to read this? Because, you know, it's quite an interesting but quite a how can I put it, a dry topic. Gautam: Yeah. Yasmin: But having looked at it and read through it, it's actually brilliantly easy to read. He simplifies things because he knows the subject area so well that it's so easy to read. And I would thoroughly recommend if you have the opportunity to do so. And that includes your the people listening to this. I would thoroughly recommend it. It's a fantastic read. Gautam: I agree. And, you know, the whole concept of the constitution is so important because it comes down to fundamental principles of fairness and doing things in an orderly way, in a proper way, and upholding that separation of power and not enabling things to just become merged as one. And that independence of thought is very very important now that's well i i think you're very fortunate to have a signed copy of that of that tome um i'm sure it'll be well thumbed in days and weeks to come as you read it so yes we've come almost to the end of our podcast and i've enjoyed, as i always do speaking to you i've had as i've said in the introduction i've had many a conversation with you over the years. I've always come away a much better person after each of those conversations, and this conversation has certainly been no exception to that. One of the traditions that we have in this podcast series, and I'm going to maintain that tradition even though this is a mini-series for South Asian Heritage Month, is to ask you a few more lighthearted things, to get to know the non-pro bono chief executive, Yasmin Batliwala. And so I want to ask you three very, very simple questions. Nothing mean, because I'm not a mean person, as you know, Yasmin. I want to ask you three little questions. First of all, have you got a favorite sort of music? Yasmin: So on that question, I'd say, where do I start? I like all sorts of music. I have a particular preference, I should say, for classical music. Anything, anything at all by Mozart or J.S. Bach are things that I would be listening to regularly. I also like opera. In fact, I love opera. And I'm also a fan of David Bowie, I should say. But recently, Gautam, I've discovered a new genre of music, and that's heavy metal and electronic music. Gautam: Amazing. Yasmin: I've discovered a band called Disturbed, who are amazing. So to all your listeners, I encourage you to listen to their rendition of Simon and Garfunkel's song, Sound of Silence, which is absolutely mesmerizing and haunting. Gautam: I'm going to check it out myself. Yasmin: So let me know what you think. I've also discovered a band called Rammstein. I think that's how you pronounce it, which is a German heavy metal group of the 1990s. And I think, I think, and I seem to be listening to them quite a lot. And finally, I've also discovered, recently discovered, Mongolian electronic throat music. And that's totally blown me away. So I've been listening to that. So in terms of my musical taste, it's slightly expanding. Gautam: That is incredibly eclectic. And I'm going to check out the German metal band and the rendition of Sound of Silence. I'm going to check those out. And I must tell you just very briefly on the Mongolian throat music. Many years ago, I was very fortunate to do a case for the government of Mongolia. It was a litigation in the English courts. And it went all the way to the Court of Appeal here. And I'm very happy that we won in the High Court and in the Court of Appeal. And I had the very good fortune to get to Mongolia twice on that case and to the great city of Ulaanbaatar. And I got introduced to Mongolian throat music. Now, the first trip was 2002-2003, around about then. I've not heard the electronic version as yet, but I'm certainly aware of the more basic classical rendition of throat singing. And also on that trip, I also learned about the eagle dance, which is a very famous dance that they do because the eagle and horses are very revered in Mongolia. And there's a dance which the wrestlers, Mongolian wrestling is also very popular and the wrestlers before they start the bout do this thing called the eagle dance. It's, I mean, I'll tell you more about it when I see you next. Okay, just two more quick ones and then I know we'll wrap. But have you got a favorite holiday destination or place that you just love to visit? Yasmin: I, yeah, I like it. I love Italy. I don't think I've ever been to any single place And I like to travel around and visit different places that I haven't liked. So I like Italy. I like Italy also. But not only its beauty, its architecture, but the food and the people. So it's not far too far away from the UK. And so if ever I have an opportunity, I've gone to Italy. Recently, though, I went to Sicily. And that was a real find because it's obviously, I mean, talking about cultural traditions and cultural heritage, it seems to have been basically every country has stepped foot on it and taken it over. And it's left these amazing it's the amazing footprints so we've got the Greeks we've got the Normans we've got the various Moors as well all of them make it such a very interesting place. Gautam: Absolutely. It just shows how cultures have moved around the world. One last question. We are recording this podcast during the European Championships in football. And this is not a leading question. And I am a lawyer. So this is not a leading question. Who's going to win the European Championships? Which country? Yasmin: I'm afraid I don't watch football. So I can't answer that question. I have been to football matches, Gautam, and I haven't known what's been going on. This was during my time at the police authority, where I went out with the police at Watford to observe how policing was done. It was a lovely day, although we got up incredibly early, I seem to recall. But I had no idea what was going on in the pitch. Um it was slightly tribal in terms of the shouting. It was Manchester and Watford Manchester not sure if it was City or United. I think it was City it had um one of the Gallagher um one of the Gallagher Gautam: Yeah it's Man City then Yasmin: Yeah so just to watch that whole kind of tribal way was quite fascinating so i'm afraid i can't answer your question. Gautam: That's quite okay you um you've answered many many questions in the course of this podcast yasmin thank you very much for doing this podcast it's been a delight to do it and to speak to you and um I could literally have asked you lots more questions and spent more time but these podcasts unfortunately would go on for a very long time if we did that but thank you very much indeed and thank you particularly for doing all the wonderful work that you continue to do on the the pro bono side and the great example you set through your leadership. So thank you very much. Yasmin: Gautam, thank you so much also for inviting me to this podcast, which I must say I've enjoyed immensely. And if anyone listening out there is interested to work together with us at A4ID, please do contact me. And who knows what we can achieve together. Gautam: Thank you, Yasmin. Outro: Arbitral Insights is a Reed Smith production. Our producer is Ali McCardell. 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Welcome to this years last episode of the Mid-Week Mini Spook (MWMS) series. A series that preps all you weirdo's for Halloween. Every Wednesday in October, get your spooky fix as your host Alex tells small tales to surely leave a chill down your spine. This year, for the first time ever, there is a theme. Ontario, Canada may not necessarily be the most reported haunted location in the world, but that doesn't mean there's no eeriness when it comes to this province. Get ready for this years MWMS series of Ominous Ontario. This week, Alex discuss the history and, some of the reported haunts, of Kingston Penitentiary, Kingston, Ontario. I hope you've enjoyed this years MWMS - have a safe & spooky Halloween! Listener discretion is advised. Shout out to our Patrons Tom, Bailey, Angela, Jon, Alicia, Lynn, Shadow, Courtney & Cheryl! Thank you for supporting Weird Distractions on Patreon. You can also support the show on Patreon and get monthly bonus episodes, behind the scenes footage, and more! Weird Distractions is also on Buy Me a Coffee if you want to support the show with a one-time donation. You can also find WDP merch on Redbubble. If you want to provide feedback or even your own weird story to be read on air in an upcoming Listener Distractions episode - please email: weirddistractionspodcast@outlook.com. If you're listening on Apple Podcasts, please consider rating & reviewing. It's the best way to support the show (for free). Thanks for listening! Weird Distractions is a proud member of the Cultiv8 network: https://www.patreon.com/cultiv8podcastnetwork/ Resources: Wikipedia - Kingston, Ontario - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kingston,_Ontario Ultimate Ontario website - 10 Haunted Places in Ontario We Dare You to Visit - by Kevin Wagar - https://ultimateontario.com/haunted-places-in-ontario/ Visit Kingston website - https://www.visitkingston.ca/see-do/kingston-penitentiary/ Stones Kingston website - http://www.stoneskingston.ca/penitentiary-city/kingston-penitentiary/ Global News - “Spooky Kingston: Ghosts stories from the downtown core” - by Mike Postovit - October 30th, 2019 - https://globalnews.ca/news/6102235/spooky-kingston-ghosts-stories/ Historic Places website - “Kingston Penitentiary National Historic Site of Canada” - https://www.historicplaces.ca/en/rep-reg/place-lieu.aspx?id=13265 CTV News Ottawa - “List of notable inmates of the notorious Kingston Penitentiary” - by the Canadian Press - September 26th, 2013 - https://ottawa.ctvnews.ca/list-of-notable-inmates-of-the-notorious-kingston-penitentiary-1.1471857 The Whig website - “Whig-Standard timeline of Kingston Pen riot” - by The Whig-Standard - April 13th, 2021 - https://www.thewhig.com/news/whig-standard-timeline-of-kingston-pen-riot The Whig website - “Kingston Penitentiary earned its reputation” - by Patrick Kennedy - Sep 27, 2013 - https://www.thewhig.com/2013/09/27/kingston-penitentiary-earned-its-reputation All Women's Talk website - “7 MORE HAUNTED LOCATIONS IN CANADA …” By Shannon Pete - https://allwomenstalk.com/profile/shannon-pete/ - https://travel.allwomenstalk.com/more-haunted-locations-in-canada/#2 Queens Journal - “My encounter with the Kingston Pen's notorious deceased employee” - by Riley McMahon - October 23rd, 2019 - https://www.queensjournal.ca/story/2019-10-22/postscript/my-encounter-with-the-kingston-pens-notorious-deceased-employee/ Curiocity website - "5 of the most haunted places in Ontario with terrifying histories” - Oct 15, 2021 - https://curiocity.com/haunted-places-in-ontario-that-have-terrifying-histories/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Angie Balderas has always been brilliant. Raised by Mexican American parents, she tested out of high school at 16, opting to take courses at a Jr. College instead. With a newfound sense of freedom and a more flexible schedule, Angie knocked on the door of a local Spanish-language radio station looking for a job. She was a shoo-in. That very day, she began what would grow into a remarkable career in radio, communications, and engaging the Latino community.Since that time, Angie's work has been something to celebrate. In 2018, she was named one of Radio Inc.'s most influential women in radio, a title she proudly held as she appeared on the magazine's cover in June of that year. Angie would go on to be recognized by the publication again in 2021. As Angie and Amalia discuss this accomplishment, they touch on how proud Angie's family is of her, their unwavering support, and how no one reaches success without a little help and care from others.And Angie knows a thing or two about success! Today, she is the Senior Vice President of Entravision Communications, a digital agency focused on reaching both Hispanic and mainstream customers. She also serves on the Executive Board for Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio, an organization working to support women seeking management and leadership positions in radio.
Niet 3M, maar bouwheer Lantis zal zelf de PFAS-vervuiling opruimen op de Oosterweelwerf. Een stevig engagement, dat de werken wel snel zal kunnen laten doorgaan.WDP, aanbieder van logistiek vastgoed en beursgenoteerd, komt met goede cijfers. We hebben al een eerste reactie van de CEO, Joost Uwents.70 procent van alle graanhandel in de wereld is in handen van maar vier bedrijven. Nu de graanprijs weer stijgt moeten we 't vragen: is dat wel oké, zo'n groepsmonopolie?En in deel 2 van ons Maltadossier zoomen we in op de Belgen met een postbusvennootschap op het eilandje. Wie zijn ze? En moet onze belastingdienst hen niet aanpakken? Host: Bert RymenProductie: Roan Van Eyck Stem op De 7! Vind je deze podcast best te pruimen? Stem ons dan naar een echte Belgian Podcast Award! We zijn erg blij dat De 7 een nominatie heeft binnengehaald, maar jouw stem kan ervoor zorgen dat we ook in de prijzen vallen. Geboeid door wat je hoort in De 7? Overweeg een abonnement op De Tijd, nu in een uitzonderlijk ontdekkingsaanbod.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Welcome to this years first episode of the Mid-Week Mini Spook (MWMS) series. A series that preps all you weirdo's for Halloween. Every Wednesday in October, get your spooky fix as your host Alex tells small tales to surely leave a chill down your spine. This year, for the first time ever, there is a theme. Ontario, Canada may not necessarily be the most reported haunted location in the world, but that doesn't mean there's no eeriness when it comes to this province. Get ready for this years MWMS series of Ominous Ontario. Listener discretion is advised. Shout out to our Patrons Tom, Bailey, Angela, Jon, Alicia, Lynn, Shadow, Courtney & Cheryl! Thank you for supporting Weird Distractions on Patreon. You can also support the show on Patreon and get monthly bonus episodes, behind the scenes footage, and more! Weird Distractions is also on Buy Me a Coffee if you want to support the show with a one-time donation. You can also find WDP merch on Redbubble. If you want to provide feedback or even your own weird story to be read on air in an upcoming Listener Distractions episode - please email: weirddistractionspodcast@outlook.com. If you're listening on Apple Podcasts, please consider rating & reviewing. It's the best way to support the show (for free). Thanks for listening! Weird Distractions is a proud member of the Cultiv8 network: https://www.patreon.com/cultiv8podcastnetwork/ (https://www.patreon.com/cultiv8podcastnetwork/) Resources: Rideau Lakes website - Plum Hollow - https://www.rideaulakes.ca/experience/things-to-see/culture-heritage/historic-settlements/plum-hollow (https://www.rideaulakes.ca/experience/things-to-see/culture-heritage/historic-settlements/plum-hollow) Ottawa Rewind website - “THE PLUM HOLLOW WITCH” - by Andrew King - https://ottawarewind.com/2016/10/27/the-plum-hollow-witch/#:~:text=Elizabeth%20Barnes%2C%20better%20known%20as,colonel%20in%20the%20British%20army (https://ottawarewind.com/2016/10/27/the-plum-hollow-witch/#:~:text=Elizabeth%20Barnes%2C%20better%20known%20as,colonel%20in%20the%20British%20army) Wikipedia - Gitanos - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gitanos (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gitanos) Merriam-Webster website - “Sixth Sense” - https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sixth%20sense (https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sixth%20sense) North Country Public Radio Blog - “Meet Mother Barnes, the ‘Witch' of Plum Hollow, Ontario” - by James Morgan - September 9th, 2017 - https://blogs.northcountrypublicradio.org/allin/2017/09/09/meet-mother-barnes-the-witch-of-plum-hollow-ontario/ (https://blogs.northcountrypublicradio.org/allin/2017/09/09/meet-mother-barnes-the-witch-of-plum-hollow-ontario/) Inflation calendar - https://www.officialdata.org/us/inflation/1820?amount=0.25 (https://www.officialdata.org/us/inflation/1820?amount=0.25) Mentioned in this episode: Audible Get 1-month free of Audible when you sign-up using our link! https://weirddistractionspodcast.captivate.fm/audible (Audible)
Alex is back this week with a reportedly haunted American hot spot. Taking things back to West Virginia, Sweet Springs Resort seemed to be an ideal location for the countries most notable to visit. However, "Old Sweet" would encounter the civil war, tuberculosis, financial hardship and change of hands throughout its longstanding history. Which begs the question - who, or what, remains from the buildings over 200 years of existence? Tune in to learn more about Sweet Springs, and all the spookiness associated with this historical building. Need a distraction? I got you. Donate to preserve Sweet Springs here: https://www.paypal.com/donate?token=XR3tEfcvt-5FTUPK3z1V7sA3lOh1wG_YrGGB9FF0xwH2swl1iKcY42tkYg-v0Ow9f-C1AAX8xCdXqXQq Listener discretion is advised. Shout out to our Patrons Tom, Bailey, Angela, Jon, Alicia, Lynn, Shadow, Courtney & Cheryl! Thank you for supporting Weird Distractions on Patreon. You can also support the show on Patreon and get monthly bonus episodes, behind the scenes footage, and more! Weird Distractions is also on Buy Me a Coffee if you want to support the show with a one-time donation. You can also find WDP merch on Redbubble. If you want to provide feedback or even your own weird story to be read on air in an upcoming Listener Distractions episode - please email: weirddistractionspodcast@outlook.com. If you're listening on Apple Podcasts, please consider rating & reviewing. It's the best way to support the show (for free). Thanks for listening! Weird Distractions is a proud member of the Cultiv8 network: https://www.patreon.com/cultiv8podcastnetwork/ (https://www.patreon.com/cultiv8podcastnetwork/) Resources: Haunted Journeys website - “Sweet Springs Sanatorium” - author not listed - https://www.hauntedjourneys.com/haunted-sites/4578-sweet-springs-sanitarium (https://www.hauntedjourneys.com/haunted-sites/4578-sweet-springs-sanitarium) American Indian COC website - “Native American Tribes & Indian History in Gap Mills, West Virginia” - https://americanindiancoc.org/native-american-tribes-the-indian-history-in-gap-mills-west-virginia/ (https://americanindiancoc.org/native-american-tribes-the-indian-history-in-gap-mills-west-virginia/) Only in Your State website - “The Haunted Ghost Resort in West Virginia That's a Paranormal Investigators Paradise” - by Cristy - December 21st, 2021 - https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/west-virginia/paranormal-resort-wv/ (https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/west-virginia/paranormal-resort-wv/) Sweet Springs Sanatorium Wordpress website - https://sweetspringssanitarium.wordpress.com/ (https://sweetspringssanitarium.wordpress.com/) Abandoned Online website - “Sweet Springs Resort” - https://abandonedonline.net/location/sweet-springs-resort/ (https://abandonedonline.net/location/sweet-springs-resort/) Higgypop website - “Paranormal Lockdown US: old Sweet Springs, West Virginia Review” - no author listed - March 18th, 2021 - https://www.higgypop.com/news/paranormal-lockdown-us-old-sweet-springs/ (https://www.higgypop.com/news/paranormal-lockdown-us-old-sweet-springs/) Wikipedia - Sweet Springs Resort - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sweet_Springs_Resort (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sweet_Springs_Resort) Wikipedia - Gilbert du Mother, Marquis de Lafayette - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gilbert_du_Motier,_Marquis_de_Lafayette (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gilbert_du_Motier,_Marquis_de_Lafayette) Facebook reviews - https://www.facebook.com/hauntedsweetsprings/reviews/?ref=page_internal (https://www.facebook.com/hauntedsweetsprings/reviews/?ref=page_internal) Google reviews - https://www.google.com/search?q=Sweet+Springs+Resort+%26+Sanatorium&oq=sweet+springs+resort+&aqs=chrome.0.69i59j69i57j69i59j46i20i175i199i263i512j0i512j69i60l3.9948j0j4&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#lrd=0x884c524fa515da09:0x8df3d6237a833ea6,1...
Because Alex is away, you get to look behind the Patreon curtain and acquaint your ears to a bonus episode! Back in March (2022), Alex & Christie somewhat celebrated Christie's birthday on Patreon with her favourite topic - aliens. Well, not really - we actually celebrate it with 5 famous Canadian UFO sightings that happened between 1951 to 1969. Tune in to hear more about these sightings, along with two government funded UFO investigations that come from Canada. Oh, and apologies to Manitoba. Need a distraction? I got you. Listener discretion is advised. Shout out to our Patrons Tom, Bailey, Angela, Jon, Alicia, Lynn, Shadow, Courtney & Cheryl! Thank you for supporting Weird Distractions on Patreon. You can also support the show on Patreon and get monthly bonus episodes, behind the scenes footage, and more! Weird Distractions is also on Buy Me a Coffee if you want to support the show with a one-time donation. You can also find WDP merch on Redbubble. If you want to provide feedback or even your own weird story to be read on air in an upcoming Listener Distractions episode - please email: weirddistractionspodcast@outlook.com. If you're listening on Apple Podcasts, please consider rating & reviewing. It's the best way to support the show (for free). Thanks for listening! Weird Distractions is a proud member of the Cultiv8 network: https://www.patreon.com/cultiv8podcastnetwork/ (https://www.patreon.com/cultiv8podcastnetwork/) Resources: Wikipedia - UFO Sightings in Canada - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UFO_sightings_in_Canada (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UFO_sightings_in_Canada) Wikipedia - Shag Harbour UFO Incident - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shag_Harbour_UFO_incident#Initial_events (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shag_Harbour_UFO_incident#Initial_events) CBC News - “Falcon Lake incident is Canada's 'best-documented UFO case,' even 50 years later” - by Darren Bernhardt - May 19th, 2017 - https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/falcon-lake-incident-book-anniversary-1.4121639 (https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/falcon-lake-incident-book-anniversary-1.4121639) RCMP report - https://www.bac-lac.gc.ca/eng/discover/unusual/ufo/Documents/1969-01-01.pdf (https://www.bac-lac.gc.ca/eng/discover/unusual/ufo/Documents/1969-01-01.pdf) Hayes, Matthew. "UFOs in Canada". The Canadian Encyclopedia, 20 October 2020, Historica Canada. http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/ufos-in-canada (www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/ufos-in-canada). Accessed 13 March 2022 Mentioned in this episode: Audible Get 1-month free of Audible when you sign-up using our link! https://weirddistractionspodcast.captivate.fm/audible (Audible)
Anyone need a hug? This week, Alex discusses the folklore around Huggin' Molly - who was she? Maybe a grieving mother, or, perhaps, an annoyed college professor. Or, perhaps - neither. Tune in to learn more. Need a distraction? I got you. Podcast promo: They're Terrified & Tipsy podcast - check them out: https://www.tipsypod.com/ Listener discretion is advised. Shout out to our Patrons Tom, Bailey, Angela, Jon, Alicia, Lynn, Shadow, Courtney & Cheryl! Thank you for supporting Weird Distractions on Patreon. You can also support the show on Patreon and get monthly bonus episodes, behind the scenes footage, and more! Weird Distractions is also on Buy Me a Coffee if you want to support the show with a one-time donation. You can also find WDP merch on Redbubble. If you want to provide feedback or even your own weird story to be read on air in an upcoming Listener Distractions episode - please email: weirddistractionspodcast@outlook.com. If you're listening on Apple Podcasts, please consider rating & reviewing. It's the best way to support the show (for free). Thanks for listening! Weird Distractions is a proud member of the Cultiv8 network: https://www.patreon.com/cultiv8podcastnetwork/ (https://www.patreon.com/cultiv8podcastnetwork/) Resources: Huggin Mollys Restuarant website - https://www.hugginmollys.com/legend (https://www.hugginmollys.com/legend) AL website - “The witch legend behind Huggin' Molly's, Alabama eatery filled with movie collectibles” - Published: Feb. 01, 2017, 12:30 p.m - https://www.al.com/entertainment/2017/02/the_witch_legend_behind_huggin.html (https://www.al.com/entertainment/2017/02/the_witch_legend_behind_huggin.html) Amino website - Huggin Molly - https://aminoapps.com/c/urban-legends-cryptids/page/item/huggin-molly/3Kno_PwsDI0xGEK80BgnlrozB3Eo8LknwG (https://aminoapps.com/c/urban-legends-cryptids/page/item/huggin-molly/3Kno_PwsDI0xGEK80BgnlrozB3Eo8LknwG) Small Town Myths website - “Huggin' Molly” - February 15, 2019 - https://smalltownmyths.com/huggin-molly/ (https://smalltownmyths.com/huggin-molly/) Wikipedia - Abbeville, Alabama - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abbeville,_Alabama (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abbeville,_Alabama) Readers Digest website - 50 of the Spookiest Urban Legends from Every State - Taylor Markarian - Updated: Jun. 03, 2022 - https://www.rd.com/list/scary-urban-legends/ (https://www.rd.com/list/scary-urban-legends/) Moon Mausoleum website - Huggin Molly - no author or date listed - https://moonmausoleum.com/huggin-molly/ (https://moonmausoleum.com/huggin-molly/) Mentioned in this episode: Audible Get 1-month free of Audible when you sign-up using our link! https://weirddistractionspodcast.captivate.fm/audible (Audible)
If you've ever questioned your trust in humanity before, this episode will definitely make you question it again. This week, Alex discusses the crimes of Hilda Nilsson, a Swedish woman who, in the early 1900's, took advantage of young, unwed mothers who were in need of child care. Little did these women know that Hilda had other intentions. Need a distraction? I got you. Podcast promo: Octoberpod - check them out on YouTube! Listener discretion is advised. Shout out to our Patrons Tom, Bailey, Angela, Jon, Alicia, Lynn, Shadow, Courtney & Cheryl! Thank you for supporting Weird Distractions on Patreon. You can also support the show on Patreon and get monthly bonus episodes, behind the scenes footage, and more! Weird Distractions is also on Buy Me a Coffee if you want to support the show with a one-time donation. You can also find WDP merch on Redbubble. If you want to provide feedback or even your own weird story to be read on air in an upcoming Listener Distractions episode - please email: weirddistractionspodcast@outlook.com. If you're listening on Apple Podcasts, please consider rating & reviewing. It's the best way to support the show (for free). Thanks for listening! Weird Distractions is a proud member of the Cultiv8 network: https://www.patreon.com/cultiv8podcastnetwork/ (https://www.patreon.com/cultiv8podcastnetwork/) Resources: Wikipedia - “Hilda Nilsson” - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hilda_Nilsson (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hilda_Nilsson) Fandom website - “NILSSON Hilda” - https://skdb.fandom.com/wiki/NILSSON_Hilda (https://skdb.fandom.com/wiki/NILSSON_Hilda) Crimes Lab website - “Sweden's Most Deadly Baby Farmer Hilda Nilsson” - By Cindy Visser - November 15th, 2017 - http://crimeslab.com/swedens-deadly-baby-farmer-hilda-nilsson/ (http://crimeslab.com/swedens-deadly-baby-farmer-hilda-nilsson/) Gossipify website - “ANGEL MAKER”: THE STORY OF HILDA NILSSON, WHO KILLED CHILDREN” - By Benjamin - August 4th, 2022 - https://gossipify.com/lifestyle/46221.html (https://gossipify.com/lifestyle/46221.html) Mind Body Green website - "Everything You Need To Know About Geminis: Personality Traits, Compatibility & More” - By Sarah Regan - February 7th, 2022 - https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/gemini-sign-101#:~:text=Gemini%20is%20the%20third%20sign,it's%20symbolized%20by%20the%20twins (https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/gemini-sign-101#:~:text=Gemini%20is%20the%20third%20sign,it's%20symbolized%20by%20the%20twins) Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/205988903/hilda-nilsson (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/205988903/hilda-nilsson): accessed 07 August 2022), memorial page for Hilda Nilsson (1876–1917), Find a Grave Memorial ID https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/205988903/hilda-nilsson (205988903), ; Maintained by Mimi (contributor https://www.findagrave.com/user/profile/46919861 (46919861))Burial Details Unknown Wayback Machine website - “Business idea - neglect and infanticide: Änglamakerskan - published December 21, 2006 - by Åsa Bolmstedt - https://web.archive.org/web/20151208050955/http://www.popularhistoria.se/artiklar/anglamakerskan/ (https://web.archive.org/web/20151208050955/http://www.popularhistoria.se/artiklar/anglamakerskan/) Wikipedia - “Baby farming” - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baby_farming (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baby_farming) BBC news - “Amelia Dyer: The Victorian nurse who strangled babies” - By Sarah Lee - June 3rd, 2017 - https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-berkshire-39330793 (https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-berkshire-39330793) Wayback Machine - The Änglamakerska in Helsingborg drowned eight foster children - Johan G Rystad - Published: 2015-04-01 - https://web.archive.org/web/20151208134759/http://www.hemmetsjournal.se/odenochaventyr/Artiklar/Reportage/Anglamakerskan-i-Helsingborg-drankte-atta-fosterbarn/...
This weeks all about the bread and butter. Tune in to hear the history and haunts of the Westerfeld House, located in San Fransisco, California, US. The home started off as a family home, but after it changed hands numerous times - it seemingly went from sugary sweet to spooky. From flickering lights to demons, there sure is a lot of activity going on at this historical location. Need a distraction? I got you. Listener discretion is advised. Shout out to our Patrons Tom, Bailey, Angela, Jon, Alicia, Lynn, Shadow, Courtney & Cheryl! Thank you for supporting Weird Distractions on Patreon. You can also support the show on Patreon and get monthly bonus episodes, behind the scenes footage, and more! Weird Distractions is also on Buy Me a Coffee if you want to support the show with a one-time donation. You can also find WDP merch on Redbubble. If you want to provide feedback or even your own weird story to be read on air in an upcoming Listener Distractions episode - please email: weirddistractionspodcast@outlook.com. If you're listening on Apple Podcasts, please consider rating & reviewing. It's the best way to support the show (for free). Thanks for listening! Weird Distractions is a proud member of the Cultiv8 network: https://www.patreon.com/cultiv8podcastnetwork/ (https://www.patreon.com/cultiv8podcastnetwork/) Resources: Wikipedia - William Westerfeld House - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Westerfeld_House (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Westerfeld_House) Wikipedia - John Handy - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Handy (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Handy) Hoodline website - "The Spooky History Of The Westerfeld House” - By https://hoodline.com/author/stephen-jackson/ (Stephen Jackson) - Published on October 31, 2014 - https://hoodline.com/2014/10/the-spooky-history-of-the-westerfeld-house/ (https://hoodline.com/2014/10/the-spooky-history-of-the-westerfeld-house/) San Fransisco Curbed website - “The Westerfeld House: San Francisco's most storied Victorian” - By Mary Jo Bowling- Mar 28, 2016 - https://sf.curbed.com/2016/3/28/11319088/westerfeld-house (https://sf.curbed.com/2016/3/28/11319088/westerfeld-house) San Fransisco Gate website - “This Alamo Square Victorian holds 100 years of SF counterculture history” - by Ana Leorne - October 20th, 2020 - https://www.sfgate.com/characters/article/This-Alamo-Square-Victorian-holds-100-years-of-SF-15651657.php (https://www.sfgate.com/characters/article/This-Alamo-Square-Victorian-holds-100-years-of-SF-15651657.php) IMDb website - “Conjuring Kesha” - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15684008/ (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15684008/) Kesha Wiki Fandom website - https://kesha.fandom.com/wiki/Conjuring_Kesha (https://kesha.fandom.com/wiki/Conjuring_Kesha) Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/101037832/william-westerfeld (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/101037832/william-westerfeld): accessed 05 August 2022), memorial page for William Westerfeld (12 Sep 1842–18 Feb 1895), Find a Grave Memorial ID https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/101037832/william-westerfeld (101037832), citing San Francisco Columbarium, San Francisco, San Francisco County, California, USA; Maintained by Athanatos (contributor https://www.findagrave.com/user/profile/46907585 (46907585)) http://IMBd.com (IMBd.com) - Kenneth Anger, Biography - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001910/bio?ref_=nm_ov_bio_sm (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001910/bio?ref_=nm_ov_bio_sm) Travel Channel website - Ghost Adventures Episode List, Westerfeld House - https://www.travelchannel.com/shows/ghost-adventures/episodes/westerfeld-house (https://www.travelchannel.com/shows/ghost-adventures/episodes/westerfeld-house) Travel Channel website - “The Haunted History of San Francisco's Westerfeld House” - by Beth Braden -...
Wait, was it a mummy's curse? This week, Alex revisits the previously covered distraction circling Titanic and the weird conspiracy theories surrounding it's fatalities in 1912. Tune in to hear this revamped episode, learn more about the RMS Titanic, who J.P. Morgan allegedly had beef with, and - you guessed it - everything weird in between. Don't be left stranded, get aboard and tune in to this revamped coverage involving one of the most infamous ships known to date. Need a distraction? I got you. Listener discretion is advised. Shout out to our Patrons Tom, Bailey, Angela, Jon, Alicia, Lynn, Sissy, Shadow, Courtney & Cheryl! Thank you for supporting Weird Distractions on Patreon. You can also support the show on Patreon and get monthly bonus episodes, behind the scenes footage, and more! Weird Distractions is also on Buy Me a Coffee if you want to support the show with a one-time donation. You can also find WDP merch on Redbubble. If you want to provide feedback or even your own weird story to be read on air in an upcoming Listener Distractions episode - please email: weirddistractionspodcast@outlook.com. If you're listening on Apple Podcasts, please consider rating & reviewing. It's the best way to support the show (for free). Thanks for listening! Weird Distractions is a proud member of the Cultiv8 network: https://www.patreon.com/cultiv8podcastnetwork/ (https://www.patreon.com/cultiv8podcastnetwork/) Resources: Wikipedia - Titanic - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Titanic (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Titanic) Wikipedia - John Jacob Astor IV - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Jacob_Astor_IV (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Jacob_Astor_IV) Wikipedia - Benjamin Guggenheim - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benjamin_Guggenheim (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benjamin_Guggenheim) Wikipedia - Isidor Straus - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isidor_Straus (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isidor_Straus) Wikipedia - Margaret Brown - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Margaret_Brown (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Margaret_Brown) Wikipedia - Cosmo Duff-Gordon - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cosmo_Duff-Gordon (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cosmo_Duff-Gordon) History website article - The Craziest Titanic Conspiracy Theories, Explained' by Becky Little - https://www.history.com/news/titanic-sinking-conspiracy-myths-jp-morgan-olympic (https://www.history.com/news/titanic-sinking-conspiracy-myths-jp-morgan-olympic) Popular Mechanics website article - ‘The Wild Conspiracy That the Titanic Never Sank' by David Grossman – February 27th, 2019 - https://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/infrastructure/a26533526/olympic-titanic-conspiracy-theory/ (https://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/infrastructure/a26533526/olympic-titanic-conspiracy-theory/) Titanic Switch website - https://www.titanicswitch.com/ (https://www.titanicswitch.com/) Tikkanen, Amy. "Titanic". Encyclopedia Britannica, 11 Mar. 2022, https://www.britannica.com/topic/Titanic (https://www.britannica.com/topic/Titanic) - Accessed 21 July 2022 Social Science for Kids website - “Titanic: Passengers Famously Separated by Class” - by David White - no date listed - http://socialstudiesforkids.com/articles/worldhistory/titanic_passengers.htm (http://socialstudiesforkids.com/articles/worldhistory/titanic_passengers.htm) BBC website - “What was life like on board Titanic?” - no author listed - no date listed - accessed July 21st, 2022 - https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/z8mpfg8/articles/zkg9dxs#:~:text=With%20over%201000%20third%20class,for%20everyone%20in%20third%20class (https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/z8mpfg8/articles/zkg9dxs#:~:text=With%20over%201000%20third%20class,for%20everyone%20in%20third%20class) Biography website - “J.P. Morgan” - by Biography.com Editors - APR 27, 2017 -...
Season 2; Episode 4: The Outcast's second podcast on the WDP feed is a full Northern Outcast recap of turkey season with a few hilarious stories. Introduction to the newest member Brian Cibelli. IG: @northernoutcastsoutdoors YouTube: Northern Outcasts Outdoors https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCxf2okil8oiyGRxA6Ury9_w/videos JOIN OUR BRAND NEW PATREON! The Whitetail Distraction Podcast is creating Podcasts and Videos | Patreon Looking for quality hunting clothing, but can't afford the "big name brands"? There is no substitute for comfort and performance from your clothing when grinding out your hunting seasons. Our newest partner, Skre Gear, www.skregear.com will change your entire thought process on substituting comfort for cost. They offer merino wool layering system, topped with extreme quality outer layers that stand up to the harshest conditions. Use code WDP20 to receive 20% off your first purchase with Skre! Also, take advantage of the giant sales going on right now!!! If you want THE most badass broadheads on the market, head over to https://www.viparchery.com or give Matt and Cindy Futtere a call and tell them the Whitetail Distraction Podcast boys sent you. They are truly some of the best people in the business! The new Combat Veteran will cause major damage to the intended target as combat veterans are trained to do! They also have a brand new line of products ranging from inserts to broadheads. Our choice for quality platforms, tree stands and camera arms led us to partner with Out on a Limb! We have been hanging and filming with his products for the last several years and they are very impressive. Matt Garis is as quality of a guy as they come and his passion shows in his products. We love his innovative drive and custom work to tailor to the customer needs. Check him out at www.outonalimbmfg.com We have also joined the promotional team with Nucanoe and we cannot be more exited!! Nucanoe offers some of the best kayaks in the business! The new Unlimited has been released as the best hunting/fishing combo kayak. Their products offer unbelievable stability and quality. Head over to https://www.nucanoe.com Like this episode? Head over to iTunes and give us a 5 star rating and leave a review. Not hearing what you like, or just simply have suggestions? Send us an email at TheWhitetailDistractionPodcast@gmail.com Also, check us out on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube @TheWhitetailDistractionPodcast, Twitter @TheWDPodcast and TikTok @TheWhitetailDistraction. The Distraction is Real! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Make sure your candles are lit, your passports are up to date, and you bring your own coffee this week, folks! We're back talking all things spooky with an infamous Irish location - being that of Spike Island! Tune in to hear the history, the haunts, the occult observations and Alex's pet peeves with disembodied whistles. Need a distraction? I got you. Listener discretion is advised. Shout out to our Patrons Tom, Bailey, Angela, Jon, Alicia, Lynn, Sissy, Shadow, Courtney & Cheryl! Thank you for supporting Weird Distractions on Patreon. You can also support the show on Patreon and get monthly bonus episodes, behind the scenes footage, and more! Weird Distractions is also on Buy Me a Coffee if you want to support the show with a one-time donation. You can also find WDP merch on Redbubble. If you want to provide feedback or even your own weird story to be read on air in an upcoming Listener Distractions episode - please email: weirddistractionspodcast@outlook.com. If you're listening on Apple Podcasts, please consider rating & reviewing. It's the best way to support the show (for free). Thanks for listening! Weird Distractions is a proud member of the Cultiv8 network: https://www.patreon.com/cultiv8podcastnetwork/ (https://www.patreon.com/cultiv8podcastnetwork/) Resources: The Irish Road Trip website - “Visiting Spike Island: The Isolated Irish Prison Known As ‘Ireland's Alcatraz'” - By: Keith O'Hara - May 26, 2022 - https://www.theirishroadtrip.com/spike-island/ (https://www.theirishroadtrip.com/spike-island/) Destination Fear - Season 3, Episode 16: Spike Island - Dec 25, 2021 - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt16427904/ (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt16427904/) CNN article - “Spike Island: Secret staircase discovered at 'Ireland's Alcatraz'” - By Kathy Scott - August 20th, 2020 - https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/spike-island-ireland/index.html (https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/spike-island-ireland/index.html) Wikipedia - “Spike Island, County Cork” - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spike_Island,_County_Cork (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spike_Island,_County_Cork) Spike Island Cork website - https://www.spikeislandcork.ie/ (https://www.spikeislandcork.ie/) Irish Examiner - “Spike Island opens to the public today and we look back at its darkest history” - By: ÁILÍN QUINLAN - SAT, 04 JUN, 2016 - https://www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/arid-20403278.html (https://www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/arid-20403278.html) The Gazette (Montreal, Quebec) article - “SPIKE ISLAND RIOT” - October 18th, 1921 - https://www.newspapers.com/image/419681850/?terms=spike%20island%20riot&match=1 (https://www.newspapers.com/image/419681850/?terms=spike%20island%20riot&match=1) Bob Lethaby website - “James Gray the ‘Jack-In-The-Box' - Posted on November 21, 2017 - https://www.boblethaby.co.uk/2017/11/james-gray-the-jack-in-the-box/ (https://www.boblethaby.co.uk/2017/11/james-gray-the-jack-in-the-box/) The Guardian article - “Ireland's Alcatraz: Spike Island in Cork” - by Philip Watson - March 19th, 2018 - https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2018/mar/19/ireland-spike-island-cork-harbour-alcatraz-prison-and-fort (https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2018/mar/19/ireland-spike-island-cork-harbour-alcatraz-prison-and-fort) Wikipedia - Martin Cahill - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_Cahill (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_Cahill) Irish Mirror - “IRA reveal for first time why they shot dead one of Ireland's most notorious criminals The General” - by John Kierans - January 24th, 2021 - https://www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-news/ira-reveal-first-time-shot-23376274 (https://www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-news/ira-reveal-first-time-shot-23376274) Trip advisor website: https://www.tripadvisor.ca/Attraction_Review-g211925-d1857499-Reviews-or10-Spike_Island-Cobh_County_Cork.html...
Due being away dog sitting, please enjoy April's Patreon bonus episode. If you want to hear other bonus episodes like this, consider joining the Weird Distractions patreon for as low as $2 (USD) a month! In this episode, Alex discusses the history & horrors of the former Willowbrook State School. Previously designed to be a supportive place for children with various disabilities, unfortunately it turned into a breeding ground for trauma and exploitation. Tune in to hear more about what took place, the weird medical studies done there, and what came out of this Staten Island institution. Need a distraction? I got you. Listener discretion is advised. Shout out to our Patrons Tom, Bailey, Angela, Jon, Alicia, Lynn, Sissy, Shadow, Courtney & Cheryl! Thank you for supporting Weird Distractions on Patreon. You can also support the show on Patreon and get monthly bonus episodes, behind the scenes footage, and more! Weird Distractions is also on Buy Me a Coffee if you want to support the show with a one-time donation. You can also find WDP merch on Redbubble. If you want to provide feedback or even your own weird story to be read on air in an upcoming Listener Distractions episode - please email: weirddistractionspodcast@outlook.com. If you're listening on Apple Podcasts, please consider rating & reviewing. It's the best way to support the show (for free). Thanks for listening! Weird Distractions is a proud member of the Cultiv8 network: https://www.patreon.com/cultiv8podcastnetwork/ (https://www.patreon.com/cultiv8podcastnetwork/) Resources: Wikipedia page - Willowbrook State School - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Willowbrook_State_School (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Willowbrook_State_School) Wikipedia page - Geraldo Rivera - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geraldo_Rivera (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geraldo_Rivera) New York Times article - “Beatings, Burns and Betrayal: The Willowbrook Scandal's Legacy” - by Benjamin Weiser - February 21st, 2020 - https://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/21/nyregion/willowbrook-state-school-staten-island.html (https://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/21/nyregion/willowbrook-state-school-staten-island.html) Timeline article - “Willowbrook, the institution that shocked a nation into changing its laws” - by Matt Reimann - June 15th, 2017 - https://timeline.com/willowbrook-the-institution-that-shocked-a-nation-into-changing-its-laws-c847acb44e0d (https://timeline.com/willowbrook-the-institution-that-shocked-a-nation-into-changing-its-laws-c847acb44e0d) YouTube video - “Willowbrook State School | Life in Hell” - Uploaded by Annaleesah Pina - November 1st, 2019 YouTube video - “Willowbrook: The Last Great Disgrace - Geraldo Rivera 1972 Expose - Full Short Documentary” - uploaded by D. Alexandria - June 12th, 2019 SILIVE website article - “The horrors of Willowbrook State School” - Updated: Feb. 24, 2020 - Published: Jan. 19, 2017 - By Kristin F. Dalton - https://www.silive.com/news/2017/01/the_horrors_of_willowbrook_sta.html (https://www.silive.com/news/2017/01/the_horrors_of_willowbrook_sta.html) Untapped Cities - “WHAT'S LEFT OF ABANDONED WILLOWBROOK STATE SCHOOL NOW ON STATEN ISLAND” - by George Frey - no date listed - https://untappedcities.com/2021/06/22/willowbrook-state-school/ (https://untappedcities.com/2021/06/22/willowbrook-state-school/) CDC website - Hepatitis A - https://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/hav/index.htm (https://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/hav/index.htm)#:~:text=Hepatitis%20A%20is%20a%20vaccine,Hepatitis%20A%20is%20very%20contagious. CDC website - Chapter 9: Hepatitis A - by Monique A Foster, MD MPH; Penina Haber, MPH; Noele P Nelson, MD, PhD, MPH - https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/pubs/pinkbook/hepa.html (https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/pubs/pinkbook/hepa.html)#:~:text=Hepatitis%20A%20(HepA)%20vaccines%20were,A%20virus%20(HAV)%20infection. Chapter 7: Human Experimentation -...
Why is it bug-related episodes that make us feel the itchiest? This week, Alex tackles the weird conspiracy theory involving ticks, Lyme disease, and the Plum Island Animal Centre. Did the centre really create Lyme disease infested ticks? What is Lyme disease? How many science related words can Alex mess up? Tune in to hear more. Need a distraction? I got you. Lyme disease support link: https://www.lymedisease.org/lyme-disease-support-groups/ (https://www.lymedisease.org/lyme-disease-support-groups/) Listener discretion is advised. Shout out to our Patrons Tom, Bailey, Angela, Jon, Alicia, Lynn, Sissy, Shadow, Courtney & Cheryl! Thank you for supporting Weird Distractions on Patreon. You can also support the show on Patreon and get monthly bonus episodes, behind the scenes footage, and more! Weird Distractions is also on Buy Me a Coffee if you want to support the show with a one-time donation. You can also find WDP merch on Redbubble. If you want to provide feedback or even your own weird story to be read on air in an upcoming Listener Distractions episode - please email: weirddistractionspodcast@outlook.com. If you're listening on Apple Podcasts, please consider rating & reviewing. It's the best way to support the show (for free). Thanks for listening! Weird Distractions is a proud member of the Cultiv8 network: https://www.patreon.com/cultiv8podcastnetwork/ (https://www.patreon.com/cultiv8podcastnetwork/) Resources: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website - Lyme disease - Last reviewed: January 19, 2022 - https://www.cdc.gov/lyme/index.html#:~:text=Lyme%20disease%20is%20caused%20by,skin%20rash%20called%20erythema%20migrans (https://www.cdc.gov/lyme/index.html#:~:text=Lyme%20disease%20is%20caused%20by,skin%20rash%20called%20erythema%20migrans) Web MD website - “What to Know About Erythema Migrans” - By WebMD Editorial Contributors - Medically Reviewed by Dan Brennan, MD - April 14, 2021 - https://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/what-to-know-erythema-migrans#:~:text=Erythema%20migrans%20is%20a%20rash,be%20warm%20to%20the%20touch (https://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/what-to-know-erythema-migrans#:~:text=Erythema%20migrans%20is%20a%20rash,be%20warm%20to%20the%20touch) Bay Area Lyme website - “HISTORY OF LYME DISEASE” - by Bay Area Lyme Foundation - https://www.bayarealyme.org/about-lyme/history-lyme-disease/#:~:text=In%201981%2C%20a%20scientist%20who,by%20ticks%2C%20was%20causing%20Lyme (https://www.bayarealyme.org/about-lyme/history-lyme-disease/#:~:text=In%201981%2C%20a%20scientist%20who,by%20ticks%2C%20was%20causing%20Lyme) Delaware Government website - “Lyme disease” - https://dhss.delaware.gov/dph/epi/lyme.html#:~:text=Lyme%20disease%20gets%20its%20name,the%20attention%20of%20Yale%20researchers (https://dhss.delaware.gov/dph/epi/lyme.html#:~:text=Lyme%20disease%20gets%20its%20name,the%20attention%20of%20Yale%20researchers) Wikipedia - Tick - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tick (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tick) Mayo Clinic website - “Tick Bites: First Aid” - By Mayo Clinic Staff - https://www.mayoclinic.org/first-aid/first-aid-tick-bites/basics/art-20056671 (https://www.mayoclinic.org/first-aid/first-aid-tick-bites/basics/art-20056671) Science VS podcast - “Lyme Disease: How Scary Is It?” - Gimlet - June 2018 - https://open.spotify.com/episode/2Mb67OumbO9r0AVYyKQeQ1?si=S8WzE1GaQjm_Yshnv2UfaQ&nd=1 (https://open.spotify.com/episode/2Mb67OumbO9r0AVYyKQeQ1?si=S8WzE1GaQjm_Yshnv2UfaQ&nd=1) How Stuff Works website - “The Mystery, Myth and Reality of Plum Island” - by Patrick J Tiger - April 19th, 2021 - https://science.howstuffworks.com/life/biology-fields/mystery-myth-reality-plum-island.htm (https://science.howstuffworks.com/life/biology-fields/mystery-myth-reality-plum-island.htm) United States Department of Homeland Security website - “Plum Island Animal Disease Centre” -...
It's summertime, and that means (hypothetically) it's time for a vacation! Pack your bags and make sure you have your reservation ready as we go to the reportedly haunted St. James Hotel in Cimarron, New Mexico, USA! This local hotel has so much to offer in terms of history, haunts, and everything in between. Tune in to hear more about this spooky location, and why you might not be able to book room 18. Need a distraction? I got you. Shout out to Christina from Espooky Tales for the recording regarding the recent Roe V. Wade events in the United States. For more information and to look at resources, please visit: https://choice.crd.co/ (https://choice.crd.co/) Promo: Cryptic Soup Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cryptic-soup-pod/id1592855459 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cryptic-soup-pod/id1592855459) Listener discretion is advised. Shout out to our Patrons Tom, Bailey, Angela, Jon, Alicia, Lynn, Sissy, Shadow, Courtney & Cheryl! Thank you for supporting Weird Distractions on Patreon. You can also support the show on Patreon and get monthly bonus episodes, behind the scenes footage, and more! Weird Distractions is also on Buy Me a Coffee if you want to support the show with a one-time donation. You can also find WDP merch on Redbubble. If you want to provide feedback or even your own weird story to be read on air in an upcoming Listener Distractions episode - please email: weirddistractionspodcast@outlook.com. If you're listening on Apple Podcasts, please consider rating & reviewing. It's the best way to support the show (for free). Thanks for listening! Weird Distractions is a proud member of the Cultiv8 network: https://www.patreon.com/cultiv8podcastnetwork/ (https://www.patreon.com/cultiv8podcastnetwork/) Resources: http://newspapers.com (newspapers.com) St James Hotel website - https://www.exstjames.com/about (https://www.exstjames.com/about) Wikipedia - St. James Hotel (Cimarron, New Mexico) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._James_Hotel_(Cimarron,_New_Mexico) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._James_Hotel_(Cimarron,_New_Mexico)) Legends of America website - Haunted St. James Hotel in Cimarron, New Mexico - Submitted by Rick Smithson - May 2005 - https://www.legendsofamerica.com/nm-stjameshotel/ (https://www.legendsofamerica.com/nm-stjameshotel/) Haunted Rooms America website - St. James Hotel, Cimarron, NM - no direct author listed - https://www.hauntedrooms.com/new-mexico/haunted-places/haunted-hotels/st-james-hotel-cimarron (https://www.hauntedrooms.com/new-mexico/haunted-places/haunted-hotels/st-james-hotel-cimarron) Only In Your State article - “The History Behind One Of New Mexico's Most Haunted Hotels Is Truly Terrifying” - by Juliet White - April 10th, 2020 - https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/new-mexico/most-haunted-hotel-nm/ (https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/new-mexico/most-haunted-hotel-nm/) LorettaMilesTollefson website - Fiction and Fact From Old New Mexico - https://lorettamilestollefson.com/tag/henry-lambert/ (https://lorettamilestollefson.com/tag/henry-lambert/) Albuquerque Journal article - “Prominent and Wealthy Albuquerque Liqour Merchant Cuts Throat with Razor in St. James Hotel. Despondency Probable cause of Rash Act” - no direct author listed - March 13th, 1905 - https://www.newspapers.com/image/554147827/?terms=St%20James%20Hotel&match=1 (https://www.newspapers.com/image/554147827/?terms=St%20James%20Hotel&match=1) History website - “Davy Crockett” - by History Authors - Published March 5th, 2010 - https://www.history.com/topics/westward-expansion/davy-crockett (https://www.history.com/topics/westward-expansion/davy-crockett) Wikipedia - Davy Crockett (outlaw) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Davy_Crockett_(outlaw)#Murders_at_the_St._James_Hotel (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Davy_Crockett_(outlaw)#Murders_at_the_St._James_Hotel) Google Reviews -...
Season 2; Episode 3: The Outcast's third podcast on the WDP feed is with Joe Seaburn from Whisper In The Wind Outdoors. YouTube https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCKpOv7acV8_nzkbgCFKjUrQ/featured Instagram https://www.instagram.com/whisper_in_the_wind_outdoors/ @northernoutcastsoutdoors YouTube: Northern Outcasts Outdoors https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCxf2okil8oiyGRxA6Ury9_w/videos JOIN OUR BRAND NEW PATREON! The Whitetail Distraction Podcast is creating Podcasts and Videos | Patreon Looking for quality hunting clothing, but can't afford the "big name brands"? There is no substitute for comfort and performance from your clothing when grinding out your hunting seasons. Our newest partner, Skre Gear, www.skregear.com will change your entire thought process on substituting comfort for cost. They offer merino wool layering system, topped with extreme quality outer layers that stand up to the harshest conditions. Use code WDP20 to receive 20% off your first purchase with Skre! Also, take advantage of the giant sales going on right now!!! If you want THE most badass broadheads on the market, head over to https://www.viparchery.com or give Matt and Cindy Futtere a call and tell them the Whitetail Distraction Podcast boys sent you. They are truly some of the best people in the business! The new Combat Veteran will cause major damage to the intended target as combat veterans are trained to do! They also have a brand new line of products ranging from inserts to broadheads. Our choice for quality platforms, tree stands and camera arms led us to partner with Out on a Limb! We have been hanging and filming with his products for the last several years and they are very impressive. Matt Garis is as quality of a guy as they come and his passion shows in his products. We love his innovative drive and custom work to tailor to the customer needs. Check him out at www.outonalimbmfg.com We have also joined the promotional team with Nucanoe and we cannot be more exited!! Nucanoe offers some of the best kayaks in the business! The new Unlimited has been released as the best hunting/fishing combo kayak. Their products offer unbelievable stability and quality. Head over to https://www.nucanoe.com Like this episode? Head over to iTunes and give us a 5 star rating and leave a review. Not hearing what you like, or just simply have suggestions? Send us an email at TheWhitetailDistractionPodcast@gmail.com Also, check us out on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube @TheWhitetailDistractionPodcast, Twitter @TheWDPodcast and TikTok @TheWhitetailDistraction. The Distraction is Real! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week, Alex revisits the show's very first episode, where she and former host, Christie, discussed Roch Thériault & the Ant Hill Kids cult. In this re-vamped edition, Alex revisit's the case and puts an updated twist on telling this weird, infamous, and tragic true Canadian crime story. Who was Roch and the members of his cult? What did they believe in? What ended Roch's reign? Tune in to learn more. Need a distraction? I got you. Shout out to Christina from Espooky Tales for the recording regarding the recent Roe V. Wade events in the United States. For more information and to look at resources, please visit: https://choice.crd.co/ (https://choice.crd.co/) Listener discretion is advised. Shout out to our Patrons Tom, Bailey, Angela, Jon, Alicia, Lynn, Sissy, Shadow, Courtney & Cheryl! Thank you for supporting Weird Distractions on Patreon. You can also support the show on Patreon and get monthly bonus episodes, behind the scenes footage, and more! Weird Distractions is also on Buy Me a Coffee if you want to support the show with a one-time donation. You can also find WDP merch on Redbubble. If you want to provide feedback or even your own weird story to be read on air in an upcoming Listener Distractions episode - please email: weirddistractionspodcast@outlook.com. If you're listening on Apple Podcasts, please consider rating & reviewing. It's the best way to support the show (for free). Thanks for listening! Weird Distractions is a proud member of the Cultiv8 network: https://www.patreon.com/cultiv8podcastnetwork/ (https://www.patreon.com/cultiv8podcastnetwork/) Resources: Gabrielle's Memoir on Amazon: https://www.amazon.ca/LAlliance-brebis-GABRIELLE-LAVALLEE/dp/2894314175/ref=sr_1_1?qid=1655078550&refinements=p_27%3AGABRIELLE+LAVALLEE&s=books&sr=1-1 (https://www.amazon.ca/LAlliance-brebis-GABRIELLE-LAVALLEE/dp/2894314175/ref=sr_1_1?qid=1655078550&refinements=p_27%3AGABRIELLE+LAVALLEE&s=books&sr=1-1) Investigation Discovery Website- “Roch Thériault: The Horrifying Savagery (& Home Surgery) Of Canada's Most Violent Cult Leader” - by Hana Michiea - September 28th, 2017 - https://discoveryplus.com/ca (https://discoveryplus.com/ca) YouTube documentary - “Cult Leader Roch Moïse Thériault - The Deadly Messiah Crime Documentary” – produced by Lynn Booth, Stephanie Symns and directed by Bonny Lou Wagner and Lara Fitzgerald Wikipedia - Roch Thériault - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roch_Th%C3%A9riault (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roch_Th%C3%A9riault) Murderpedia - https://murderpedia.org/male.T/t/theriault-roch.htm (https://murderpedia.org/male.T/t/theriault-roch.htm) The Cult Liter Podcast by Spencer Henry - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cult-liter-with-spencer-henry/id1436376574?mt=2 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cult-liter-with-spencer-henry/id1436376574?mt=2) Cults Podcast - by Greg Polcyn & Vanessa Richardson - Parcast Network - https://www.parcast.com/cults (https://www.parcast.com/cults) Maclean's article titled, “THE ANT HILL KIDS” written by Paul Kaihla and Ross Laver dated February 8th, 1993 Mayo Clinic website - “Peptic Ulcer” - By Mayo Clinic Staff - https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/peptic-ulcer/symptoms-causes/syc-20354223 (https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/peptic-ulcer/symptoms-causes/syc-20354223) National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disease website - “Dumping Syndrome” - By: Anita P. Courcoulas, M.D., M.P.H., University of Pittsburgh - https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/digestive-diseases/dumping-syndrome#:~:text=Dumping%20syndrome%20is%20a%20group,your%20stomach%20to%20your%20duodenum (https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/digestive-diseases/dumping-syndrome#:~:text=Dumping%20syndrome%20is%20a%20group,your%20stomach%20to%20your%20duodenum) Times of India website - “Taurus Personality...
Season 2; Episode 2: The Outcast's second podcast on the WDP feed is with Matt Garis from Out on a Limb Manufacturing. Matt reduces some of the finest equipment in the mobile game. If you're in the market for climbing sticks, platforms, treestands, or camera arms - OOAL is your one stop shop! https://outonalimbmfg.com/ IG: @out_on_a_limb_mfg_llc @northernoutcastsoutdoors YouTube: Northern Outcasts Outdoors https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCxf2okil8oiyGRxA6Ury9_w/videos JOIN OUR BRAND NEW PATREON! The Whitetail Distraction Podcast is creating Podcasts and Videos | Patreon Looking for quality hunting clothing, but can't afford the "big name brands"? There is no substitute for comfort and performance from your clothing when grinding out your hunting seasons. Our newest partner, Skre Gear, www.skregear.com will change your entire thought process on substituting comfort for cost. They offer merino wool layering system, topped with extreme quality outer layers that stand up to the harshest conditions. Use code WDP20 to receive 20% off your first purchase with Skre! Also, take advantage of the giant sales going on right now!!! If you want THE most badass broadheads on the market, head over to https://www.viparchery.com or give Matt and Cindy Futtere a call and tell them the Whitetail Distraction Podcast boys sent you. They are truly some of the best people in the business! The new Combat Veteran will cause major damage to the intended target as combat veterans are trained to do! They also have a brand new line of products ranging from inserts to broadheads. Our choice for quality platforms, tree stands and camera arms led us to partner with Out on a Limb! We have been hanging and filming with his products for the last several years and they are very impressive. Matt Garis is as quality of a guy as they come and his passion shows in his products. We love his innovative drive and custom work to tailor to the customer needs. Check him out at www.outonalimbmfg.com We have also joined the promotional team with Nucanoe and we cannot be more exited!! Nucanoe offers some of the best kayaks in the business! The new Unlimited has been released as the best hunting/fishing combo kayak. Their products offer unbelievable stability and quality. Head over to https://www.nucanoe.com Like this episode? Head over to iTunes and give us a 5 star rating and leave a review. Not hearing what you like, or just simply have suggestions? Send us an email at TheWhitetailDistractionPodcast@gmail.com Also, check us out on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube @TheWhitetailDistractionPodcast, Twitter @TheWDPodcast and TikTok @TheWhitetailDistraction. The Distraction is Real! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Who knew triangles could be full of such weird things? This week, Alex discusses the Bennington Triangle, located within the state of Vermont, in the United States. This mysterious designated area has been the home of numerous disappearances, and some say there have been accounts of paranormal and UFO phenomena as well. Tune in to hear more about the disappearances associated with the triangle, and Alex's call out for more details of all things weird. Need a distraction? I got you. Listener discretion is advised. Shout out to our Patrons Tom, Bailey, Angela, Jon, Alicia, Lynn, Sissy, Shadow, Courtney & Cheryl! Thank you for supporting Weird Distractions on Patreon. You can also support the show on Patreon and get monthly bonus episodes, behind the scenes footage, and more! Weird Distractions is also on Buy Me a Coffee if you want to support the show with a one-time donation. You can also find WDP merch on Redbubble. If you want to provide feedback or even your own weird story to be read on air in an upcoming Listener Distractions episode - please email: weirddistractionspodcast@outlook.com. If you're listening on Apple Podcasts, please consider rating & reviewing. It's the best way to support the show (for free). Thanks for listening! Weird Distractions is a proud member of the Cultiv8 network: https://www.patreon.com/cultiv8podcastnetwork/ (https://www.patreon.com/cultiv8podcastnetwork/) Resources: Legends of America website - “Bennington Triangle, Vermont” - By: Kathy Weiser-Alexander - updated August 2021 - https://www.legendsofamerica.com/bennington-triangle-vermont/ (https://www.legendsofamerica.com/bennington-triangle-vermont/) All That's Interesting website - “Inside The Unsolved Disappearances Of The Bennington Triangle” - By All That's Interesting - Checked By John Kuroski - Published May 30, 2018 - https://allthatsinteresting.com/bennington-triangle (https://allthatsinteresting.com/bennington-triangle) List Verse website - “10 Creepy Mysteries Of The Bennington Triangle” - by Renee Chandler - March 12th, 2019 - https://listverse.com/2019/03/12/10-creepy-mysteries-of-the-bennington-triangle/ (https://listverse.com/2019/03/12/10-creepy-mysteries-of-the-bennington-triangle/) Dooling, Michael C. “Middie Rivers disappearance clippings.” Michael C. Dooling Collection, MS 062. WCSU Archives, 9 July 2019. Accessed on the Web: 15 June 2022 - https://archives.library.wcsu.edu/omeka/items/show/5262 (https://archives.library.wcsu.edu/omeka/items/show/5262) Official Vermont Government website - https://vsp.vermont.gov/unsolved/missing/c/welden (https://vsp.vermont.gov/unsolved/missing/c/welden) Book - “A Supernatural Condition” - By Diana Formisano Willett - https://books.google.ca/books?id=y7CsCwAAQBAJ&pg=PT68&dq=james+tedford+st+albans&hl=en&sa=X&redir_esc=y#v=onepage&q=james%20tedford%20st%20albans&f=false (https://books.google.ca/books?id=y7CsCwAAQBAJ&pg=PT68&dq=james+tedford+st+albans&hl=en&sa=X&redir_esc=y#v=onepage&q=james%20tedford%20st%20albans&f=false) History By Day website - “Unraveling the Unsolved Disappearances of the Bennington Triangle” - By Our Tirosh - https://historybyday.com/pop-culture/unraveling-the-unsolved-disappearances-of-the-bennington-triangle/ (https://historybyday.com/pop-culture/unraveling-the-unsolved-disappearances-of-the-bennington-triangle/) Unsolved Mysteries Wiki - “Long Trail Disappearances” - https://unsolvedmysteries.fandom.com/wiki/Long_Trail_Disappearances (https://unsolvedmysteries.fandom.com/wiki/Long_Trail_Disappearances) Front Page Detectives - "SEVEN PEOPLE DISAPPEARED FROM THE FOOTHILL OF VERMONT MOUNTAINS. BUT, WHERE DID THEY GO?” - by Jean Campbell - September 9 2021 - https://www.frontpagedetectives.com/p/vermont-missing-trail-glastenbury-cases-disappear...
This week, Alex heads on over to the UK to discuss the infamous Black Monk House hauntings from Pontefract, Britain. It was August of 1966, a probable warm day in Pontefract - when a family home would become terrorized by an unseen force. Pictures slashed, random puddles formed, mysterious knockings from within - it all became a fearful series of events. But then, as quick as it came - the weirdness disappeared. Two years later, it came back with a vengeance. Tune in to learn more about this haunt, and why it has been dubbed Britain's most haunted home. Need a distraction? I got you. **Story starts at 3:47** Listener discretion is advised. Shout out to our Patrons Tom, Bailey, Angela, Jon, Alicia, Lynn, Sissy, Shadow, Courtney & Cheryl! Thank you for supporting Weird Distractions on Patreon. You can also support the show on Patreon and get monthly bonus episodes, behind the scenes footage, and more! Weird Distractions is also on Buy Me a Coffee if you want to support the show with a one-time donation. You can also find WDP merch on Redbubble. If you want to provide feedback or even your own weird story to be read on air in an upcoming Listener Distractions episode - please email: weirddistractionspodcast@outlook.com. If you're listening on Apple Podcasts, please consider rating & reviewing. It's the best way to support the show (for free). Thanks for listening! Weird Distractions is a proud member of the Cultiv8 network: https://www.patreon.com/cultiv8podcastnetwork/ (https://www.patreon.com/cultiv8podcastnetwork/) Resources: Haunted Rooms website - “THE GHOSTS OF 30 EAST DRIVE, PONTEFRACT” - no author listed - https://www.hauntedrooms.co.uk/30-east-drive-pontefract-poltergeist-house (https://www.hauntedrooms.co.uk/30-east-drive-pontefract-poltergeist-house) Ghost Story Co UK website - “The Black Monk of Pontefract, Yorkshire, UK” - no author listed - http://www.ghost-story.co.uk/index.php/poltergiests/273-the-black-monk-of-pontefract-yorkshire-uk (http://www.ghost-story.co.uk/index.php/poltergiests/273-the-black-monk-of-pontefract-yorkshire-uk) Villans Wiki - “Black Monk of Pontefract” - no direct author listed - https://villains.fandom.com/wiki/Black_Monk_of_Pontefract (https://villains.fandom.com/wiki/Black_Monk_of_Pontefract) The Creep Street Podcast - "Ep70 - The Black Monk Haunting” - By Dylan Hackworth & Maureen Boughey - May 7th, 2021 - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/ep70-the-black-monk-haunting/id1503749661?i=1000520574578 (https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/ep70-the-black-monk-haunting/id1503749661?i=1000520574578) Wikipedia - Poltergeist - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poltergeist (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poltergeist) Book - “Poltergeist” by Collin Wilson - Llewellyn Productions - Woodbury, Minnesota - https://www.amazon.ca/Poltergeist-Classic-Study-Destructive-Hauntings/dp/073871867X (https://www.amazon.ca/Poltergeist-Classic-Study-Destructive-Hauntings/dp/073871867X) 30 East Drive website - http://www.30eastdrive.com/ (http://www.30eastdrive.com/)
Alex is back guest-less and frustrated with this weeks true crime case. Kristin O'Connell was only 20 years old when, in August of 1985 she was discovered brutally murdered whilst visiting a friend in Ovid, New York, USA. It's been 37 long years, and there have been no arrests or charges laid, making Kristin's unsolved homicide case go seemingly cold. Who murdered Kristin O'Connell? Tune in to learn more about the case. Need a distraction? I got you. If you have any information regarding Kristin's case, please contact: New York State Police - Troop E, Major Crimes Unit, Canadaigua, New York - (585) 398-4100 - or e-mail the information to: nysvicap@troopers.ny.gov **Story begins at 4:40** Listener discretion is advised. Shout out to our Patrons Tom, Bailey, Angela, Jon, Alicia, Lynn, Sissy, Shadow, Courtney & Cheryl! Thank you for supporting Weird Distractions on Patreon. You can also support the show on Patreon and get monthly bonus episodes, behind the scenes footage, and more! Weird Distractions is also on Buy Me a Coffee if you want to support the show with a one-time donation. You can also find WDP merch on Redbubble. If you want to provide feedback or even your own weird story to be read on air in an upcoming Listener Distractions episode - please email: weirddistractionspodcast@outlook.com. If you're listening on Apple Podcasts, please consider rating & reviewing. It's the best way to support the show (for free). Thanks for listening! Weird Distractions is a proud member of the Cultiv8 network: https://www.patreon.com/cultiv8podcastnetwork/ (https://www.patreon.com/cultiv8podcastnetwork/) Resources: Newspapers website - http://www.newspapers.com (www.newspapers.com) Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/104209316/kristin-marie-o'connell (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/104209316/kristin-marie-o'connell) : accessed 01 June 2022), memorial page for Kristin Marie “Kristy” O'Connell (12 Jan 1965–15 Aug 1985), Find a Grave Memorial ID https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/104209316/kristin-marie-o'connell (104209316), citing Saint Thomas Cemetery, Saint Thomas, Le Sueur County, Minnesota, USA ; Maintained by Patrick Mahowald (contributor https://www.findagrave.com/user/profile/47941442 (47941442)) Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/104209329/michael-raymond-o'connell (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/104209329/michael-raymond-o'connell) : accessed 01 June 2022), memorial page for Michael Raymond O'Connell (24 Jun 1942–17 May 1993), Find a Grave Memorial ID https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/104209329/michael-raymond-o'connell (104209329), citing Saint Thomas Cemetery, Saint Thomas, Le Sueur County, Minnesota, USA ; Maintained by Patrick Mahowald (contributor https://www.findagrave.com/user/profile/47941442 (47941442)) The Star Tribune article - “Slain Woman's Parents Seek Comfort From Her Letter” - by Martha S. Allen - August 18th, 1985 - https://www.newspapers.com/image/189729820/?terms=kristin%20o%27connell&match=1 (https://www.newspapers.com/image/189729820/?terms=kristin%20o%27connell&match=1) Wikipedia - Captiva, Florida - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Captiva,_Florida (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Captiva,_Florida) Wikipedia - Ovid (Village), New York - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ovid_(village),_New_York (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ovid_(village),_New_York) Finger Lakes Times - “Mother turns to cold case team to help solve daughter's 1985 Ovid murder” - By DAVID L. SHAW - June 26th, 2021 - https://www.fltimes.com/news/mother-turns-to-cold-case-team-to-help-solve-daughters-1985-ovid-murder/article_068bf236-9eff-5dd5-b117-50a67dd7c476.html (https://www.fltimes.com/news/mother-turns-to-cold-case-team-to-help-solve-daughters-1985-ovid-murder/article_068bf236-9eff-5dd5-b117-50a67dd7c476.html) Finger Lake Times - “Murder...
Tatiana Lee is a disabled Black woman, and mighty proud of that fact. Born with spina bifida, Tatiana's an accomplished actress who has appeared in such hit movies as, “Footloose,” “Jade,” and “Together & Better.” She's also modeled in campaigns for big name brands like Apple, Target, and Zappos. Tatiana is also a social activist, championing the cause for people with disabilities. In this episode of The Whole Damn Pie, Tatiana brilliantly talks about the issue of inclusion versus accessibility, and explains the differences– and makes able-bodied people feel comfortable using the word disability.
Season 2; Episode 1: The Outcast first official podcast on the WDP feed is with Citizens Hunting Company. Seth and Kyle joined us for an in-person podcast covering who they are and swapping hunting stories. There is a range of everything on this one as good buddy Joe Seaburn also joined the boys. IG: @citizens.hunting.company @whisper_in_the_wind_outdoors @northernoutcastsoutdoors YouTube: Northern Outcasts Outdoors and Whisper in the Wind Outdoors JOIN OUR BRAND NEW PATREON! The Whitetail Distraction Podcast is creating Podcasts and Videos | Patreon Looking for quality hunting clothing, but can't afford the "big name brands"? There is no substitute for comfort and performance from your clothing when grinding out your hunting seasons. Our newest partner, Skre Gear, www.skregear.com will change your entire thought process on substituting comfort for cost. They offer merino wool layering system, topped with extreme quality outer layers that stand up to the harshest conditions. Use code WDP20 to receive 20% off your first purchase with Skre! Also, take advantage of the giant sales going on right now!!! If you want THE most badass broadheads on the market, head over to https://www.viparchery.com or give Matt and Cindy Futtere a call and tell them the Whitetail Distraction Podcast boys sent you. They are truly some of the best people in the business! The new Combat Veteran will cause major damage to the intended target as combat veterans are trained to do! They also have a brand new line of products ranging from inserts to broadheads. Our choice for quality platforms, tree stands and camera arms led us to partner with Out on a Limb! We have been hanging and filming with his products for the last several years and they are very impressive. Matt Garis is as quality of a guy as they come and his passion shows in his products. We love his innovative drive and custom work to tailor to the customer needs. Check him out at www.outonalimbmfg.com We have also joined the promotional team with Nucanoe and we cannot be more exited!! Nucanoe offers some of the best kayaks in the business! The new Unlimited has been released as the best hunting/fishing combo kayak. Their products offer unbelievable stability and quality. Head over to https://www.nucanoe.com Like this episode? Head over to iTunes and give us a 5 star rating and leave a review. Not hearing what you like, or just simply have suggestions? Send us an email at TheWhitetailDistractionPodcast@gmail.com Also, check us out on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube @TheWhitetailDistractionPodcast, Twitter @TheWDPodcast and TikTok @TheWhitetailDistraction. The Distraction is Real!
Bonus Episode 106.5: The Northern Outcasts podcast "The Outcast" will now officially be released alongside the WDP episodes! This means more content for all of you all in one place and a different style to shake things up! Check out their social media and follow along on our new journey! IG: @northernoutcastsoutdoors JOIN OUR BRAND NEW PATREON! The Whitetail Distraction Podcast is creating Podcasts and Videos | Patreon Looking for quality hunting clothing, but can't afford the "big name brands"? There is no substitute for comfort and performance from your clothing when grinding out your hunting seasons. Our newest partner, Skre Gear, www.skregear.com will change your entire thought process on substituting comfort for cost. They offer merino wool layering system, topped with extreme quality outer layers that stand up to the harshest conditions. Use code WDP20 to receive 20% off your first purchase with Skre! Also, take advantage of the giant sales going on right now!!! If you want THE most badass broadheads on the market, head over to https://www.viparchery.com or give Matt and Cindy Futtere a call and tell them the Whitetail Distraction Podcast boys sent you. They are truly some of the best people in the business! The new Combat Veteran will cause major damage to the intended target as combat veterans are trained to do! They also have a brand new line of products ranging from inserts to broadheads. Our choice for quality platforms, tree stands and camera arms led us to partner with Out on a Limb! We have been hanging and filming with his products for the last several years and they are very impressive. Matt Garis is as quality of a guy as they come and his passion shows in his products. We love his innovative drive and custom work to tailor to the customer needs. Check him out at www.outonalimbmfg.com We have also joined the promotional team with Nucanoe and we cannot be more exited!! Nucanoe offers some of the best kayaks in the business! The new Unlimited has been released as the best hunting/fishing combo kayak. Their products offer unbelievable stability and quality. Head over to https://www.nucanoe.com Like this episode? Head over to iTunes and give us a 5 star rating and leave a review. Not hearing what you like, or just simply have suggestions? Send us an email at TheWhitetailDistractionPodcast@gmail.com Also, check us out on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube @TheWhitetailDistractionPodcast, Twitter @TheWDPodcast and TikTok @TheWhitetailDistraction. The Distraction is Real!
WDP episodes in order they appear:Episode 3 (Part 1 & Part 2): Diversity Fuels our Work and Life – Now and Always Ft. Priya SaxenaEpisode 5: Be the Dumbest Person in the Room, and Other Smart Advice Ft. Dr. Murray RossEpisode 6: Let's Talk Money Honey and Food, Love, and Health Ft. Heather LowreyEpisode 1: Be Ready. Be Hydrated. For the Community. By the Community. Ft. Black Stax & TVASpecial Thank You to The Whole Damn Pie team: Executive Producer: Lisa Wharf Producer/Writer: Amir Sadeghi Episode Coordinator: Ryann Anderson Graphic Designer: Ciara Honig Copywriter: Darren Teruel Music: “I Love My Life” (written & performed by Black Stax)
Amalia and Christy's conversation explores the roles they play in raising young women, supporting one another, and always looking for opportunities to encourage those around them. Christy shares the importance of leading with optimism and the impact that has made on her career, family, health, and community. It's an encouraging conversation about giving yourself the mental space to prioritize self, while investing in and supporting those around you.
Ryan and Yvonna trade out the weekly structure of WDP to share future Patreon Exclusive content! This week, Andrea joins us on the podcast to talk about the impact our interpretation had on her and her surroundings. Join us for this conversation and to gain new insight on the episode, "Planned Pause: Peculiar Premonition". Submit your dreams for us to decipher at our website or by email. www.wildestdreamspodcast.com submit@wildestdreamspodcast.com Support Wildest Dreams Podcast on Patreon Wildest Dreams Podcast theme song, Dream, was written by Frances” and produced/mixed/mastered by Patricia Hearst. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wildestdreamspodcast/message
The girls are in the studio together for updates, mess, and a really nasty episode. Do NOT google Alabama hot pocket if you don't wanna gag. Grab your tickets to attend Weezy's Sex $ells premiere in DC on Friday July 16th https://www.eventbrite.com/e/162091527121 Follow the hosts on social media Weezy @Weezywtf & Mandii @Fullcourtpumps and follow the Whoreible Decisions pages Instagram @whoreible_decisions Twitter @whoreiblepod Don't forget to tag #whoreibledecisions or @ us to let us know what you think of this week's episode! Want more? Bonus episodes, merch and more Whoreible Decisions!! Become a Patron at Patreon.com/whoreibledecisions Want some Whoreible Decisions merchandise? GET YOURS NOW AT WHOREHIVE.COM Visit Officialboxowner.com now and receive 15% off your entire purchase when you use promo code: WDP Record at Weezy's studio Www.wtfmediastudios.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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