Podcasts about whpc

Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with retired teacher and award-winning author, Armida Espinosa, about her early struggles with self-doubt, documented in her book, “Brave Lolis Learns English” and what teachers and care-givers can do to recognize self-doubt in students and what they can do to overcome it, even as adults.

June 29 - What's in a Word- Still Small Voice | Dr. Carolyn Helsel by WHPC

Hosted by Rob Leonard and Tim Leonard "From the Pressbox" airs every Monday 9am - 10am on 90.3FM WHPC Garden City, New York.  The show streams at www.nccradio.org.  This week Rob and Tim talk about the NBA Draft i Brooklyn, The Yankees still in first place and the Mets losing bigtime.

Bill McIntyre talks with Mr. Scott Davis, Nassau County Legislator representing the newly formed First Legislative District, which is comprised of the Village of Rockville Centre and a majority of the Village of Hempstead.  They speak about the recently approved budget for Nassau Community College, Capital Funding in the County, the latest on Nassau University Medical Center, and more.

Ray Schwetz gets business empowerment from Cynthia Seibold, the Founder and President of Balloon Mission, Inc., collecting balloons before they become plastic litter with a mission to protect wildlife and preserve the environment.

Bill Horan and Stacy Raine learn about The Veterans Resource Facility at Nassau Community College, which is dedicated to fostering a sense of community and to developing a channel of communication among student veterans and with faculty, staff, administration and community. They welcome and support veterans and recognize the contributions they have made for our nation, and at the same time, they are proud of the level of diversity and academic excellence that veterans bring to the campus. They speak with Miguel A. Castillo, the Veterans Resource Coordinator, and Roosevelt Morring, the Student Veterans Club Advisor.

Rudolph Carmenaty, the Deputy Commissioner for the Nassau County Department of Social Services, explores the legal legacy of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt and how he clashed with the US Supreme Court over New Deal Legislation, guided the country thru the Great depression and World War II; and at the same time presided over internment camps for Japanese Americans during World War II.

Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with author Howard Lewis about the message in his new book, “Leave Your Phone at the Door: The Joy of OFFLINE”. They discuss the impact cell phone usage has had on students in school as well as how we deal with each other as a society.

Bill Horan talks with Nick Huber, author of THE SWEATY STARTUP. Nick will discuss how most entrepreneurs are normal not brilliant, why leverage is the key to life, what are the 3 things that help us get leverage and why we should ask ourselves what can I do right now that will maximize the life I want to live 5 years from now.  Buy the book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4bLazjWwww.sweatystartup.com/ideaswww.boltstorage.comwww.somewhere.comwww.recostseg.comwww.adrhino.comwww.spidexx.comwww.boldseo.comwww.titanrisk.comwww.boltbuilders.comwww.nickhuber.com

Chris ruminated over his paint-soaked Tracker carpet issue & Ray mused over Fiat's selection of clutch cable adjusting hardware. Then, joined by Lake Speed Jr. the show got wings and took off into the unchartered territories of oil technology. Terms like zinc, calcium, phosphorous and viscosity were tossed around like projectiles at a beer pong party. Lake covered all the hard topics and passed on some excellent recommendations we can all use.

June 22 - What's In A Word: Power | Stacy Ikard by WHPC

Joshua Umahi, Zack Spring, and Devin O'Shea discuss the Mets & Yankees' struggles throughout the past week, the NBA Finals heading to a Game 7, the Knicks' head coaching search & the Dodgers/Padres bench-clearing incident from the night prior.

Before Donald Trump became the 45th & 47th President of the United States, he dipped his toes into many different business ventures you wouldn't even believe. It wasn't all just hotels and casinos. The Wednesday show tries to figure out which former enterprise was real or fake. Host Matt Leonard has the list of former ventures. This stems from the recent news saurrounding the launch of the new phone/mobile service Trump Mobile.Wednesday Morning Madhouse - Jun 18, 2025

Bill Horan and Stacy Raine talk with Rich “Big Daddy” Salgado, known to be one of the most trusted men among professional athletes and an agent to the stars.  As the chief executive of Coastal Advisors, otherwise known as Big Daddy Insures, he is an insurance adviser to more than 500 of the most prominent names in the world of sports, business, media and the entertainment industry with clients including former New York Giants defensive end Michael Strahan, Fox Sports analyst Reggie Bush, former NBA point guard Jeremy Lin, ESPN senior NFL Insider Adam Schefter, and actress Melissa Joan Hart.  And he's from right here on Long Island. 

Ken Landau talks with Rudolph Carmenaty, the Deputy Commissioner for the Nassau County Department of Social Services, who discusses "the remarkable Ruth Bader Ginsburg," distinguished jurist and cultural icon.  She is one of the most popular judges and had a very distinguished career as a law student, lawyer and judge. Rudy is a frequent lecturer for Civic, School, lawyer and community organizations on many important historical figures in sports, American culture, and legal and New York history.

Sitting in for Chris is Matcoman Brian, and he & Ray compare tire repair techniques right off the bat. Ray's repair sent him to Harbor Freight for supplies, and once home packing tools for a road trip led to the disassembly of a Matco ratchet.  The use of grease or oil in the ratchet is the question posed to Brian, and Ray talks about a cool embroidered MMR hat 442 Eddie made for him. hat. Brian urges people to start their projects then chip away at them-the end will come faster that way.   Check our social media feed to see the pictures; on Instagram: @real_motormouthradio and on You Tube: https://youtu.be/pFoseumhqqI

June 15 - What's in a Word: All Things | Stephen Finkel by WHPC

"From the Pressbox" airs every Monday from 9am - 10am on 90.3FM WHPC in Garden City, New York.  And streaming on www.nccradio.org. The show is hosted by Rob Leonard and Tim Leonard and this week they talk about the dogs who were used as bat boys, The Mets and Yankees and in first place, and Tottenham hires a new coach

Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with Pastor Natouchka Voigt about her new book, “Ruth's Promise: A Tale of Loyalty, Love, and God's Faithfulness” and discusses how the practices of journaling and reflection, as well as prayer, can help you come out of any adversity.

Bill Horan talks with Jack M. Cohen, author of THE FREEDOM FRAMEWORKS.  Jack will discuss why success is not linear, why it is difficult to articulate our dreams, what he means by DO BE HAVE, and why we should begin with the end in mind.

WHPC member Chris Vendegna suffered a seizure last friday following The Morning Madhouse while  hosting the 9am Nassau Mix live (2K - Today Music). Addison, Josue and Riya witnessed the whole ordeal go down. Chris doesnt remember a thing from the actual seizure itself. The show recaps/shares the entire situtation.Friday Morning Madhouse - June 13, 2025

Rabbi Perl discusses the importance of having a central focus in life.

Rabbi Perl discusses the Holiday of Shavuot.  Shavuot commemorates when the Jewish People received the Torah.

With demonstrations against the Trump administration's immigration policies expanding, Mr. Trump first ordered the California National Guard into the state, followed by the U.S. Marines - and other so called Blue states could be next. That, and a planned military parade that could end up costing tax payers millions of dollars planned for Saturday, which happens to be Trump's 79th birthday, have tensions boiling over everywhere. Here at home, how are our local leaders handling this issue?  Bill McIntyre talks with the person following all of these developments closely, Mr. John Asbury, breaking news reporter for Newsday and Newsday.com.

The wednesday morning madhouse has to figure out who these famous father's are. The crew is given the names of the father's children for clues.Wednesday Morning Mahouse - June 11, 2025

Ray Schwetz and Donyshia Boston-Hill get business empowerment from Beth Bucheister, Executive Director at Career Day, Inc.  Beth took her experience as a certified life coach and commercial real estate professional, and channeled it into helping countless individuals define and achieve their goals. In her role, she has fulfilled her dream of guiding students to be the best they can be in their careers.  

Bill Horan and Stacy Raine learn about the Casey Skudin 343 Fund - providing First Responders with access to holistic and alternative treatment modalities for the purpose of healing traumas, and related mental health challenges that arise with a career of public service on the front line, based in Long Beach, NY.  They speak with Angela Skudin, their Founder and CEO.

"From the Pressbox" airs every Monday from 9am -10am on 90.3FM WHPC Garden City, New York.  Sreaming at www.nccradio.org.  Hosted by Rob Leonard and Tim Leonard.  This week Rob and Tim talk about the firing of Tom Thibodeau, The Mets are in first place and so are the Yankees, Bad decision by Tottenham?

Bill Horan talks with George Horrigan, author of WORK LESS, MAKE MORE AND HAVE MORE FUN IN YOUR BUSINESS. George will discuss what is his structure of success, what is the most common problem in business today, what most businesses do wrong and why a vision is so important.

Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with the Junior Achievement Social Innovation Challenge Team from Lincoln HS in Yonkers, NY, about their project to bring fresh, wholesome foods to neighborhoods classified as food deserts and for people who have food insecurities. The team consisted of teacher, Drilon Gojani, and students Aldijana Srdanovic and Nashelly Mendoza Martinez. Aldijana and Nashelly were one of three teams from New York selected to compete in the national competition in Atlanta, Ga. They were assisted by community volunteers, Lawrence Berger, Federico Arellano, and Joey Parker. Junior Achievement USA was represented by the Senior Manager of Programs, Caroline Tzelios.

Ray gets calls this week asking for help with three old car revivals, and is happy to see people wanting to get their cars back on the road. Diagnosing old cars is a skill many younger guys don't possess, like looking at exhaust valves when exploded mufflers are seen. Matcoman Brian finds out that Mustang dreams really can come true, and our friend Louis finds out the hard way that the Jeep he was towing had no tire on the rim!  Check our social media feed to see the pictures; on Instagram: @real_motormouthradio  and on You Tube: https://youtu.be/xIgaHyrS0IQ

June 8 - What's In A Word: Paraclete | Kevin Ireland by WHPC

Bill McIntyre talks with current Nassau County Legislator - and Democratic Candidate for Nassau County Executive - Seth Koslow, about issues affecting the campaign, including the Nassau County Budget, Eisenhower Park, Nassau Coliseum, and his thoughts on the SALT cap in President Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill."

Ray Schwetz, Donyshia Boston-Hill and Britt Gill get business empowerment from Aleeia Abraham, Founder of the BlaQue Resource Network.  As a trusted business consultant, she offers tailored support to Black entrepreneurs, guiding them through every stage of their ventures, from planning to scaling. 

Bill Horan and Matt Leonard meet students who were selected by NASA to compete at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Alabama.  They are from Chaminade High School who are a part of their Science Research Club, and were lucky enough to be one of 75 teams selected to compete in theHERC - Human Exploration Rover Challenge!  They talk with Charles Clague and Ryan Ava Riebli, Class of '25, Antonio Savastano and Dylan Stampfel, Class of '26, and Christopher Covelli, Class of '28. 

Ken Landau talks with Amy Anello, the Assistant Director of Admissions at the Touro Law Center in Central Islip, the only law school in Suffolk County.  She describes the latest programs and options available for attending law school, including their unique Sunday-only program. She also explains admissions requirements for Touro and other law schools, and describes some of the basic courses and special programs offered at the school.

"From the Pressbox" airs every Monday 9am - 10am on 90.3FM WHPC Garden City, New York.  Streaming at www.nccradio.org.  Hosted by Rob Leonard and Tim Leonard, this week they talk about the Knicks season ending, Tottenham winning the Europa League and the return of 1969 World Series World Champion Art Shamsky

Bill Horan talks with Dr. Jo Brown, author of SEE YOUR ELEPHANT.  Dr. Jo will discuss what is an "elephant", why she calls herself an "elephant hunter", why self awareness is so important, and what are 'triggers?"

Classic car storage and a trip to Motorcar Classics kicks off the show, which leads to a caller asking about collector car insurance options. Chris has an issue with a brake line and Ray has his own idea on how to handle it, contrary to Chris' naturally! Penetrants like Kroil & Trizol get the nod from Ray where stubborn fasteners are concerned.  Check our social media feed to see the pictures; on Instagram: @real_motormouthradio and on You Tube: https://youtu.be/baZNI0cukio

June 1 - What's In A Word: Peace | Emily Wright by WHPC

Ray Schwetz, Donyshia Boston-Hill and Britt Grill get caffeinated business empowerment from NCC alum Kevell Allie, CEO and Founder of Elegant King Brew, working to build a powerful brand in the coffee industry.

Rabbi Perl talks about Memorial Day and the Holocaust.  He also interviews high school student Sofie Glassman who is dedicated to working against antisemitism.

Bill McIntyre gets the latest updates on NYS Government issues, including an update on the state awarding casino licenses, Nassau University Medical Center, voting year change recommendations, and more, from Yancey Roy, Newsday and Newsday.com's Albany Chief.

"From the Pressbox" airs every Monday from 9am - 10am on 90.3 WHPC Graden City, New York.  Streaming at www.nccradio.org  The show is hosted by Rob Leonard and Tim Leonard.  This week Rob and Tim talk about how the Knicks should be winning the series against the Pacers, Aaron Judge makes it look easy and joan Soto is still adjusting.  It was also the show's 11th anniversary!!

Bill Horan and Stacy Raine learn about a Long Island organization that has created a warm and inviting home to secure the lifelong spiritual, educational and fellowship needs of the community at large, dedicated to the greater Jewish community and the State of Israel.  It's called Manetto Hill Jewish Center - a conservative, egalitarian synagogue located in Plainview that wants to help everyone engage in Jewish life and become part of a greater Jewish Community.  They speak with Rabbi Neil Schuman, the Spiritual Leader at Manetto Hill Jewish Center.

Ken Landau talks with Gayla Bentley, author of "Fashion Stepsister," who provides guidance on improving your image and personal style, to create the best possible first impression, in court or legal proceedings; as well as for employers or clients or friends. Listen for tips on selecting the best possible colors, style, fit, and wardrobe for the occasion.

The show kicks off with a new favorite theme song of Ray's and Chris gives it his blessing. The GTO project gets a new carpet color and a Painless Wiring headlight relay conversion harness, but finding the correct Robin straps is the next problem to be solved.  Chris talks about another problem with his Holley 600 but Ray has a solution that just might work... wooden carb spacers! Talk turns to Gin & Tonic with some helpful advice from a caller.  Check our social media feed to see the pictures; on Instagram: @real_motormouthradio and on You Tube: https://youtu.be/aT9u5aQkz0c

May 25 - What's In A Word: Evangelize | Dr. Carolyn Helsel by WHPC

Summer semester is here and the crew changed again. Well, only one person.Another round of Toxic Talk by the Monday Morning Madhouse. Monday Morning Madhouse - May 19, 2025

Ray recounts a story of a sudden battery failure in a family car & the pattern of similar past failures. Motorbooks author and transportation & music group publisher Zack Miller joins the boys to talk about cars, motorcycles & music, along with cluing people in on the wide variety of printed material the Quarto & Motorbooks companies offer...there's really something there for everyone. Check out their offerings here: https://quarto.com/Motorbooks.  Check our social media feed to see the pictures; on Instagram: @real_motormouthradio and on You Tube: https://youtu.be/-rbSq2pm7Ho