Best Stac Podcasts (2025)

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Building Glasgow's tech ecosystem with STAC's Paul Wilson 24:09

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2M ago24:09

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In this episode, we sit down with Paul Wilson, founder and CEO of STAC (SmartThings Accelerator Centre) in Glasgow, to explore how Scotland can build a competitive cluster of homegrown tech companies. Drawing from his 25+ years in international tech, Paul shares insights on creating sustainable tech ecosystems and supporting deep tech startups, and…

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Research and Program Evaluation - Interview with Dr. Kayla Thomas 36:06

2M ago36:06

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In this episode, Heather Jones interviews Dr. Kayla Thomas, who is the Director of Research, Evaluation & Systems at the Ounce of Prevention Fund of Florida. Episode recorded June 20, 2025.By Prevent Child Abuse Florida

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Motivational Interviewing with Robin Hart 28:45

3M ago28:45

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In this episode, Heather Jones interviews Robin Hart about Motivational Interviewing. Robin is a trainer with 30 years of experience working with the Ounce and Healthy Families Florida. Motivational Interviewing (MI) can be used every single day, even in our personal lives. It is an opportunity for us to have real conversations with people who are …

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Data Literacy and Career Empowerment with Bhagya Reddy 20:27

4M ago20:27

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In this episode, we sit down with Bhagya Reddy, a data professional with over 20 years of experience, to discuss the critical importance of data literacy across organisations and how data skills can empower career transitions. Bhagya shares her journey of building a comprehensive data university at Virgin Media, training over 10,000 employees, and …

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"Blues During the Period of PURPLE Crying®" - Interview with Shelby Garner 31:20

4M ago31:20

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Host Heather Jones speaks with Shelby Garner, Period of PURPLE Crying® Project Coordinator for Prevent Child Abuse Florida, about the increased crying phase of an infant's normal development, what parents should expect, and ways they can cope with a crying baby. Episode recorded May 15, 2025.By Prevent Child Abuse Florida

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Building Voice Tech for Education with Mauro Nicolao at Soapbox Labs 22:22

5M ago22:22

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In this conversation, I sit down with Mauro Nicolao, Director of Data Science at Soapbox Labs - a trailblazing company building voice technology designed specifically for children. Recently acquired by Curriculum Associates, Soapbox Labs is now bringing their specialised speech recognition technology to over 13 million students across the US. From …

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Scaling to Series C with Shawn Wen, CTO at PolyAI 28:10

6M ago28:10

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In this conversation, Shawn Wen, co-founder and CTO of PolyAI, shares insights into the journey of building PolyAI into a successful series C AI startup focused on automating phone calls for contact centres. He discusses the early days of PolyAI, the challenges faced in scaling the team, the importance of company culture, and the evolving role of a…

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Empowering Data and AI teams with Chris Pedder from Obrizum 20:41

6M ago20:41

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Find Chris on LinkedIn, and learn about Obrizum. I talk with Chris Pedder from Obrizum. Chris started his career as a Physicist, before moving into AI and Data. He is now Chief Data and AI Officer at Obrizum, who use AI to deliver adaptive learning. In this episode we talk about the behaviours that Chris intentionally fosters in his team, including…

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Conversational AI for Authentic Connections with Sarah Coward 20:06

6M ago20:06

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Find Sarah on LinkedIn, and learn about In The Room by visiting intheroom.global Today we're talking with Sarah Coward from In The Room - who use conversational AI technology to enable organisations to make their best expert available to their audiences 24/7, 365 days a year. We cover: The Origin Story of In the Room The Importance of Authenticity …

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ML Platform teams with Prassanna Ravishankar from Papercup 23:26

7M ago23:26

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Find Prass on LinkedIn, and find his Feed Forward podcast on Spotify & YouTube. In this first episode, I talk with Prassanna Ravishankar from Papercup. Prass started his career as a computer vision researcher, before moving into Engineering & MLOps. He now leads the ML platform initiative at Papercup, which is a London-based startup providing AI du…

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Interview with Dr. Jeanne O'Kon 27:46

1y ago27:46

27:46

Join us this episode with Dr. Jeanne O'Kon, an accomplished psychologist with 45+ years of experience, as we talk about Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and their effect on mental, emotional, and physical health.By Prevent Child Abuse Florida

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Interview with Rebecca Harvin and Haven Retreats 36:02

1y ago36:02

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Rebecca Harvin, founder of Haven Retreats discusses foster and adoptive parent burnout and coping skills for all members of the family.By Prevent Child Abuse Florida

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Interview with Robin Hassler Thompson, JD, MA, Executive Director of the Survive and Thrive Advocacy Center (STAC) 45:55

1y ago45:55

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This episode contains content relating to human trafficking and child abuse. Listener discretion is advised. In this episode, Prevent Child Abuse Florida Project Coordinator Heather Jones speaks with Executive Director of the Survive and Thrive Advocacy Center (STAC) Robin Hassler Thompson, JD, MA. Episode recorded June 19, 2024.…

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Interview with Dr. Rachel Scharlepp 39:22

1+ y ago39:22

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Join us for this episode, where we talk with Dr. Rachel Scharlepp, Licensed Psychologist, LCSW, Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor, and Infant Mental Health Specialist about the ins and outs of child therapy. We discuss play therapy, common misconceptions by parents, and potential signs that therapy could be beneficial for a child.…

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Interview with Mama Yata, Melanin Mothers Meet CEO & Founder 21:59

1+ y ago21:59

21:59

In this episode, Prevent Child Abuse Florida Training Specialist Briana J. Parlor, M.S./Ed.S., and Project Coordinator Heather Jones speak with the CEO & Founder of Melanin Mothers Meet, Trishay “Mama Yata” Young. Episode recorded December 19, 2023.By Prevent Child Abuse Florida

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Interview with Jackie Hester of Parenting Matters 10:16

2y ago10:16

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In this episode, Heather Jones interviews Jackie Hester, TBRI Practitioner with Parenting Matters, about emotional regulation and positive parenting tips. Episode recorded October 30, 2023.By Prevent Child Abuse Florida

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Interview with John (Mike) McCormick with Florida Poison Control 35:57

2y ago35:57

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Join us as we discuss with Mike McCormick the most common types of poisonings among young children and how to put prevention in action to keep them safe!By Prevent Child Abuse Florida

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Nonviolent Communication - Interview with Dr. Cindy Bigbie, Founder of The Bigbie Method 42:21

2y ago42:21

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Host Heather Jones discusses Nonviolent Communication with Dr. Cindy Bigbie, Founder of The Bigbie Method and Author of "My Link to Mildred: Interrupting the Epidemic of Trauma via Nonviolent Communication." Episode recorded August 7, 2023.By Prevent Child Abuse Florida

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Interview with Stacey Hoaglund, President of the Autism Society of Florida 33:01

2y ago33:01

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Heather Jones interviews Stacey Hoaglund, the President of the Autism Society of Florida. They discuss water safety/drowning prevention and the dangers of wandering for a child on the autism spectrum, the rights parent have to request screenings for children, and how the organization is partnering with law enforcement. Episode recorded on June 15, …

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Interview with Curtis Campogni 51:56

2+ y ago51:56

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In this episode, Heather Jones talks with Curtis Campogni, founder of Speak4MC. Recorded April 28, 2023.By Prevent Child Abuse Florida

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Introducing our new Executive Director, Chesley Richardson! 12:35

2+ y ago12:35

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In this episode, Project Coordinator Heather Jones interviews the new Executive Director for Prevent Child Abuse Florida, Chesley Richardson.By Prevent Child Abuse Florida

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Interview with Phil Scarpelli of Brevard Family Partnership/Brevard C.A.R.E.S. 37:20

2+ y ago37:20

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Prevent Child Abuse Florida Project Coordinator Heather Jones interviews Brevard Family Partnership President and CEO Phil Scarpelli. Brevard Family Partnership is a community-based care lead agency contracted with the Department of Children and Families. Brevard C.A.R.E.S. is a non-profit organization that helps prevent child abuse and neglect by …

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Episode 83: EQUINOX! Dave Made a Maze 1:35:21

2+ y ago1:35:21

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Ready for some classic Creepy Kitch rambling? Well, this episode is for you! This month we talk about 2017's epic movie of whimsy Dave Made a Maze along with many other tangents including: A very petty Weekly F* Off Masturbating turtles You want it? Stacy has it. F*kable man cow All this and more! Comments or questions or recommendations? email us …

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Episode 82: Pantycast! The Lady and the Orc 1:57:47

2+ y ago1:57:47

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The third installment of Pantycast returns! This month we talk about Word sorceress, Finley Fenn's Lady and the Orc from her Orc Sworn Series. And let's just say it; Orcs... are filthy. And we are here for it! We're finally getting our format solidified for these eps so if you have any feedback on things you want to hear, let us know at creepykitch…

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Circle of Parents Interview with Heather Jones 20:59

3y ago20:59

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In Chris Lolley's farewell episode of The Pinwheel Podcast, he talks with Project Coordinator Heather Jones about the statewide Circle of Parents peer support groups. Learn more about Circle of Parents Contact Heather Jones: email [email protected] or call (850) 921-4494 ext. 202By Prevent Child Abuse Florida

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Interview with Jennifer Wills (BRAVE) 28:03

3y ago28:03

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In this episode, Chris interviews Jennifer Wills, Network Partner and Expansion Lead for with Care Connect+ BRAVE (Be Resilient And Voice Emotions). Learn more about the program: www.careconnectplus.com/programs/brave/ Watch a video about the BRAVE program and some of the impacts they have made since they started in 2019: https://youtu.be/Vk_V1fFey…

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Creep Kitch's FerfmFerfm Annual Halloween Special! 1:50:24

3y ago1:50:24

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The gals are back with all your Halloween needs! Join us while we gab on about two "Spooky" Episodes of The Amazing World of Gumball! We also discuss our favorite witches, witchcraft, fun traditions, some delightful smutty Halloween reads, and Treaties and Teeties! All this and more!

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Episode 81: Classic Kitch, Last Night in SoHo 2:38:01

3y ago2:38:01

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We are back and reviewing the amazing 2021's Last Night in SoHo. We are spoiling the crap out of this one so beware! Also: Balloon animal erotica, biting it on the dance floor on your wedding day, and our usual crude yet witty banter.

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Protective Factors 101 30:16

3y ago30:16

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Chris Lolley discusses the six Protective Factors that help prevent abuse and neglect.By Prevent Child Abuse Florida

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Creepy Kitch Episode 13: Half Way to Halloween 2:35:05

3y ago2:35:05

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Its half way to Halloween! Well, it was last month. Okay, so we recorded this in April and released it in May. Just pretend its April still and the time paradox won't bother you. This Episode its half way to Halloween! We discuss the movies Halloween: Resurrection and Trick R Treat. As usual we have the horror crush, the weekly fuck off, and we als…

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Creepy Kitch Episode 12 - Emergency Japanese Grieving Episode 2:25:08

3y ago2:25:08

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Episode 12 has arrived! We switched up our episodes and decided to do a impromptu Japanese movie theme. We discuss 2002's Ju-On: The Grudge and 1977's cult classic House. We also have our second guest host (with MUCH better sound quality) Bevin from the film blog Fan Fatales. Cins also reviews the independent film she has been obsessing about on Tw…

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Creepy Kitch Episode 11: Gay Horror 3:02:47

3y ago3:02:47

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Episode 11 is up! We have our guest host Roy, from Sassycast host this extra fabulous episode of Creepy Kitch. We cover the two gay horror films Hellbent and Make a Wish. One we loved, the other we hated. Find out which! We also discuss some fantastic books including Robert R. Best's Lakewood Memorial. (Edit by Stac: And also the Johannes Cabal boo…

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Episode 80: EQUINOX! Scooby-Doo Meets Kiss 1:40:07

3y ago1:40:07

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We're back for another EQUINOX episode! This round we talk about the delightfully weird Scooby-Doo Meets Kiss: A Rock and Roll Mystery, which has a surprising amount of Sailor Moon references in it. Come for the weird movie discussion, stay for the usual tangents and master of foul language. Enjoy!

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Free Resources and Materials on PreventChildAbuseFL.org 43:46

3y ago43:46

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Director of Communications Zoe Linafelt, APR, speaks with Executive Director Chris Lolley about the many free resources and materials available to everyone on PreventChildAbuseFL.org. Links to materials mentioned in this episode: Parent and Advocacy Guides Safe Sleep Water Safety "Resilience" Film Order Portal for Books & Educational Resources (cre…

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Creepy Kitch Episode 10 - Listener's Choice! 2:30:24

3y ago2:30:24

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Holy Cow! We released semi on schedule! Who Knew!? Episode 10 is our second listener's choice episode. We discuss 1976's Burnt Offerings and 1989's The 'Burbs. The films have absolutely have nothing in common with each other, but who the Hell cares? We also discuss the sexiness of Oliver Reed, why attention whores bug Cins, that garage band sucks, …

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Creepy Kitch Episode 9 - Vincent Price is a Suave M.F. 1:57:40

3y ago1:57:40

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Holy Crap! It's about time! This Episode Stac and Cins discuss two fantastic Vincent Price movies: the 1964 Classic, Masque of the Red Death and the surreal 1971 cult classic the Abdominal Dr. Phibes. Also, the weekly fuck off, horror crush, won tons, art haters, and Stac touches herself while watching Charlie Brown Christmas. Sorry about the delay…

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Creepy Kitch Episode 8: Train To Hell 2:38:22

3y ago2:38:22

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This Episode we discuss The movies Midnight Meat Train and End of the Line. We also discuss how Stac and Cins almost got into a fist fight at Disneyland and why Cins lusts after Robert Mitchum. Also stay tuned for a 10 minute outtake conversation of...well just listen in after the exit music. Also, stay tuned on Oct 31 for our Halloween special!…

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Creepy Kitch Episode6: Cult Films 2:04:45

3y ago2:04:45

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At Long Last! Creepy Kitch Episode 6: Cult Movies! This Episode we discuss the movies Peeping Tom and Spider Baby. We also touch on the usual weekly fuck off as well as discuss other...weird...girl crap. Special thanks to Gary to editing this episode. Bow down to him! You can actually HEAR us this episode!…

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Creepy Kitch Episode 5: Listeners' Choice 1:16:27

3y ago1:16:27

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We Back Bitches! Sorry about the long Hiatus. But Episode 5 is finally in the can!...or computer..or whatever. ANYWAYS it's listener's choice this episode! We discuss our thoughts on City of the Living Dead (Our FIRST Fulci film!) and Flight of the Living Dead. And as usual, our weekly fuck off as well as horror crush of the week. ...as well as ram…

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Creepy Kitch Podcast Episode 4: Scarred for Life 2:16:16

3y ago2:16:16

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Here it is! Episode 4: Scarred for Life. Stac and Cins discuss two movies that shaped the horror fans they are today; Disney's The Watcher In The Woods, and Spielberg's Poltergeist. Also included is the Weekly Fuck Off to customers who don't listen and smug I-Hop commercials and our new segment: Horror Crush of The Week! Warning, we were a little c…

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Creepy Kitch Podcast Episode 3: This Old House 2:14:03

3y ago2:14:03

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Don't look now! Its Episode 3! On this episode, Stacy and I discuss House of the Devil and The Changeling! We also discuss personal ghost stories from our pasts. And we talk about people with neck beards and shitty parenting in the weekly Fuck Off Segment..because sometimes you just gotta tell them to fuck off. Check it out!…

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Creepy Kitch Podcast Episode 2: Horror Comedies 1:35:35

3y ago1:35:35

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Stac and Cins are back with Episode 2, Horror Comedies that AREN'T Shaun of the Dead! We discuss The Fearless Vampire Killers, Vampires Anonymous, and Undead...when we're not going off on more tangents. Our sound Quality is SLOWLY improving...the key word here is slowly....slooooooooowly. Give It A Listen!…

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Creepy Kitch Episode 1! 2:09:30

3y ago2:09:30

2:09:30

So Stac and I have determined one thing...technology despises us. Truly. It hates us with the fire of a thousand flaming nuns. Have you ever seen a flaming nun? Trust me..they're hot. Literally. But after wrestling with conversion issues, recording times, mic troubles, and still trying to figure out how to get our theme song onto the track (which, …

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Episode 79: Pantycast! One Night in Garoureve 1:33:51

3y ago1:33:51

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Creepy Kitch's Pantycast returns, where we talk all things Romance novel-y! This Episode we discuss the awesomeness of One Night in Garoureve. and its pitch perfect example of non toxic masculenity. A lady, a werwolf, and a whole lot of epic bangin'. Plus our usual dirty mouth banter. Hope ya'll enjoy!…

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Interview with Unite Us Florida State Director Megan Diehl 30:36

3+ y ago30:36

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Prevent Child Abuse Florida Executive Director Chris Lolley spoke with Megan Diehl, Florida State Director of Unite Us. This episode was recorded on June 17, 2022.

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Episode 78: Classic Creepy Kitch, Eyes of Fire 2:25:04

3+ y ago2:25:04

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And we're back and in true fashion, we were plagued with internet issues while recording! We're sorry for the wonky sound quality on Cins's end. Anyways, on this episode of Classic Creepy, we discuss the hidden gem folk horror, 1983's Eyes of Fire. You also get some fun tales of how Cins once got trapped in a corset and Stac had her brush with true…

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Water Safety Interview with Dr. Robert Karch 26:50

3+ y ago26:50

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In recognition of Water Safety Month, Prevent Child Abuse Florida Executive Director Chris Lolley speaks with Dr. Robert Karch, the Deputy Secretary for Children’s Medical Services at the Florida Department of Health, about drowning prevention and urgent water safety issues parents need to know. Please note, some topics in this episode are heavy/tr…

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Creepy Kitch Episode 77: EQUINOX! The VelociPastor

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Our first EQUINOX episode! Equi-cast? Whatever it's called, we reviewed a DOOZY. In this episode, we talk about the weird and yet bizarrely delightful The VelociPastor. Buckle up peeps, this is one hellava movie! Also on this ep: Why we hate daylight savings. Voltaire has a foot fetish. "Huh...China IS east!" All this and more!…

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Creepy Kitch Episode 77: EQUINOX! The VelociPastor 1:34:06

3+ y ago1:34:06

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Our first EQUINOX episode! Equi-cast? Whatever it's called, we reviewed a DOOZY. In this episode, we talk about the weird and yet bizarrely delightful The VelociPastor. Buckle up peeps, this is one hellava movie! Also on this ep: Why we hate daylight savings. Voltaire has a foot fetish. "Huh...China IS east!" All this and more!…