Project Purple Podcast
295 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 22 hours ago - ★★★★★ - 23 ratingsProject Purple's vision is a world without pancreatic cancer. We have two initiatives: to help pancreatic cancer patients and fund research. With a variety of partners in the health and fitness world, our podcast will deliver an exciting look into our own background as well as the worlds of medical treatment, marathon running, crossfit, nutrition, stories of survival, inspiration, hope, and much more.
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Episodes
Episode 142 - Sharing Stories with Author David Richman
December 11, 2020 12:00 - 51 minutes - 70.8 MBDavid Richman biked 4700 miles in 45 days to connect with people who have been touched by cancer and share their stories in his book, Cycle of Lives. In his travels, Richman learned a lot about being brave enough to talk to people and sharing the emotional side of cancer. You can learn more about David and his adventure in this week's episode of the Project Purple Podcast. You can also purchase "Cycle of Lives" at https://david-richman.com/cycle-of-lives/ and if you use the code "purple" at...
Episode 141 - Fighting for a Cure with Christine Drogan, MS, CGC
December 04, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 82.9 MBIn this week's episode, we interviewed Christine Drogan, MS, CGC to learn more about the lifesaving work she is doing as a genetic counselor at the University of Chicago. As a part of the Precede Consortium, she is heavily involved in the fight against pancreatic cancer.
Episode 140 - Surviving With Steve Urchek
November 30, 2020 00:57 - 1 hour - 92.3 MBPancreatic cancer survivor Steve Urchek shares his unique outlook and approach to fighting pancreatic cancer. As a teacher and coach, he places a lot of emphasis on mindest and attitude.
Episode 139 - Surviving with Crystal Barnett
November 20, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 85.3 MBOn this week's episode, we're joined by Crystal Barnett, a pancreatic cancer survivor who had a Whipple at 20 years old. As a young survivor, she brings with her a unique perspective and story.
Episode 138 - 10 for 10 pt. 4 - Catching Up With Survivors Helen MacGregor and Nicole Carey
November 13, 2020 23:38 - 48 minutes - 66.8 MBAs Project Purple continues its 10-year anniversary celebration, we're checking in with pancreatic survivors from past episodes so they can update us on their journey and provide us with stories of inspiration and hope. This week, we sat down with Helen MacGregor from Episode 100 and Nicole Carey from Episode 111.
Episode 137 - Sweat, Motivate, & Donate with the Ride & Raise Team!
November 06, 2020 12:00 - 43 minutes - 59.5 MBThis week, Dino interviewed the founders of Ride & Raise, Ally Brettnacher, Brad Smith & Keith Jones! These self-proclaimed "Peloton nerds" are organizing virtual group rides to raise money for charities like us. Find out how the idea came about and learn more about their partnership with Project Purple in this week's episode. Click https://bit.ly/2TeRwXN to learn more about our upcoming Ride & Raise event!
Episode 136 - Surviving with Dr. Patrick Allwright
October 30, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 110 MBDr. Patrick "Paddy" Allwright shares the unique story of his battle with pancreatic cancer. As an Ear, Nose, and Throat Surgeon in Eastern Australia, he shares a unique perspective as someone who has gone from the role of a doctor to the role of a patient.
Episode 135 - 10 for 10 pt. 3 - Catching up with Survivors Deloris Saams-Hoy and Kim Manuppelli
October 23, 2020 11:00 - 50 minutes - 70.5 MBAs Project Purple continues its 10-year anniversary celebration, we're checking in with pancreatic survivors from past episodes so they can update us on their journey and provide us with stories of inspiration and hope. This week, we sat down with Deloris Saams-Hoy from episode 126 and Kim Manuppelli from episode 112.
Episode 134 - 10 for 10 pt. 2 - Catching up with Survivors Frank Roche and Glenn Gaither
October 16, 2020 11:00 - 50 minutes - 69.5 MBContinuing our celebration of 10 years of Project Purple, we're checking in with pancreatic survivors from past episodes so they can update us on their journey and provide us with stories of inspiration and hope. This week, we sat down with Frank Roche from episode 107 and Glenn Gaither from episode 122.
Episode 133 - Fighting For A Cure With Dr. Pamela Kunz, MD
October 09, 2020 11:00 - 38 minutes - 53.7 MBDr. Pamela Kunz, MD, Leader of the Gastrointestinal Cancers Program and Director of GI Medical Oncology at Yale, joins the podcast to discuss the incredible work she is doing in her new position at Yale. She and Dino discuss a variety of topics from the treatment of neuroendocrine tumors to gender equality in the oncologyfield
Episode 132 - Oncologist and Patient Dr. Mark Lewis, M.D.
October 02, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 85.3 MBDr. Mark A. Lewis, MD, Director of GI Oncology at Intermountain Healthcare in Salt Lake City, shares his perspective as both an oncologist and a pancreatic cancer patient in this unique and fascinating episode.
Episode 131 - 10 for 10 - Catching up with Survivors Kevin King and Ryan Hohenadel
September 25, 2020 23:39 - 47 minutes - 65.4 MBAs part of our celebration of 10 years of Project Purple, we're checking in with pancreatic survivors from past episodes so they can update us on their journey and provide us with stories of inspiration and hope. This week, we sat down with Kevin King from episode 9 and Ryan Hohenadel from episode 96.
Episode 130 - Surviving with Gary Rosenthal
September 18, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 117 MBMetal and glass sculptor Gary Rosenthal has been sculpting Judaic Art for over 30 years. One of his more recent charitable projects, The Glass Ribbon Project, recently took on a new meaning when Gary was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. On this week's episode, Gary and Dino discuss his battle, his career as a sculptor, and how he uses his skills for the good of others.
Episode 129 - 10 for 10 - Project Purple Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary
September 11, 2020 11:00 - 57 minutes - 80.2 MBIn this very special episode, a wide range of guests share their favorite Project Purple memories and reflect on 10 years of fighting for a world without pancreatic cancer. The episode concludes with a powerful reflection and heartfelt message from CEO & Founder/ Podcast Host Dino Verrelli. Special Guests: Blake Lively (a.k.a "Cous") - Board President Mary Kostolansky - Advisory Board Member Vin Kampf - Program Director Marci White - Program Manager
Episode 128 - Staying Positive with Sarah Grooms from Sarah Jo On The Go
August 28, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 90.9 MBSarah Grooms has experienced success as dancer with the rockettes, a fitness teacher with obé, and a podcaster with her show, Sarah Jo On The Go. But most importantly, she identifies herself as an optimist. Sarah joined this week's episode to share her unique mindset and how running and fitness have impacted her.
Episode 127 - Surviving with Darlene Plavchak
August 21, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 94 MBSurvivor Darlene Plavchak shares the story of her battle with pancreatic cancer. Darlene has kept a positive mindset despite all of the hurdles and obstacles that have come her way.
Episode 126 - Surviving with Deloris Saams-Hoy
August 14, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 138 MBDeloris Saams-Hoy joins the podcast all the way from San Jose, CA. She shares the story of her unique battle with pancreatic cancer as she continues to battle this disease. As a listener and fan of the show, Deloris gathered some hope from the Project Purple Podcast herself. She hopes to provide that hope for others in this episode. We believe the story of how Deloris went from a "Why me?" mindset to a "Why not me?" mindset will do just that.
Episode 125 - Fighting For a Cure With Dr. James Farrell, MD, MBChB,
August 07, 2020 11:00 - 59 minutes - 81.6 MBDr. James Farrell is the Director of the Yale Center for Pancreatic Diseases. With a gastroenterology background, Dr. Farrell researches a wide variety of pancreatic illnesses including pancreatic cancer. In this week's episode, Farell shares his background and discusses the incredible work going on at Smillow Cancer Hospital.
Episode 124 - Researching Early Detection with Dr. John Graff, Ph.D., M.S.
July 31, 2020 20:22 - 51 minutes - 70.9 MBJohn Graff Ph.D., M.S. is the Scientific and Data Coordinating Centers Program Director at Arbor Research. In his position, he is on the frontlines at the fight for early detection of pancreatic cancer as a leader of the data coordinating center for the Precede Consortium. He has a fascinating role in this potentially world-changing study.
Episode 123 - Surviving with David Kelly
July 24, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 94.4 MBDavid Kelly shares the story of his continued battle having undergone his 30th round of chemo shortly after this episode was recorded. An long-time friend of Dino's and local to the Naugatuck valley, Kelly brings a unique drive and mindset to the show.
Episode 122 - Surviving with Glenn Gaither
July 17, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 120 MBPancreatic cancer survivor Glenn Gaither calls in from Seaside, Oregon to share the story of his battle with pancreatic cancer. He brings with him a unique mindset and approach to battling the disease. Glenn is a runner himself and received patient aid from project purple during his battle.
Episode 121 - Step By Step with John Brummer, DPM, pt. 2
July 10, 2020 11:00 - 40 minutes - 56.2 MBIn a time where running is booming in popularity without major in-person races, we brought Dr. John Brummer, DPM back for another informative episode. As a practicing podiatrist and podiatric surgeon, Dr. Brummer has great advice for new runners and veterans of the sport. Find out how to warm-up avoid common injuries, how to break in running shoes, what makes orthotics so important, and much more in this week's episode of the Project Purple Podcast.
Episode 120 - Push/Pull & More with Vin Kampf
July 03, 2020 11:00 - 37 minutes - 51.8 MBDino and Vin discuss how the Push/Pull for Pancreatic Cancer program has managed to make the best out of the COVID-19 crisis, raising even more funds than last year through a mix of in-person and virtual fundraisers. They also discuss recent ProjectPurple news and events.
Episode 119 - Virtual Fundraising with Vin and Keelin
June 26, 2020 11:00 - 41 minutes - 57.7 MBProject Purple Ambassador Keelin Hodgkins DiMario and Crossfit Program Director Vin Kampf join Dino to share their tips, tricks, and guidance for virtual fundraising.
Episode 118 - Surviving with Marcia Rodriguez
June 19, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 85.9 MBAs a 13 year survivor, Marcia Rodriguez joined the podcast to share the story of her battle with pancreatic cancer.
Episode 117 - Surviving Together With Robert & Laura Gantt
June 12, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 118 MBYou may recognize Robert Gantt from a photo that went viral within the Project Purple community where he is standing at the window of his cancer treatment center with a mask, holding lab results up for his wife Laura who could not join him because of COVID-19 safety precautions. On this week's episode, Robert and Laura join Dino to talk about the photo and how they've battled pancreatic cancer as a family. The two make sure that fighting is a "together thing" and have even been asked, "Whic...
Episode 116 - Surviving with Shaun Walsh
June 05, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 93.9 MBSurvivor Shaun Walsh calls in from Liverpool to share his unique story of his battle with pancreatic cancer.
Episode 115 - Fighting For A Cure with Bryson Katona, MD, PHD
May 30, 2020 20:16 - 1 hour - 92.3 MBOn this week's episode, Dino is joined by Bryson Katona, MD, PHD from Penn Medicine and the Precede Consortium for early detection. Not only is Dr. Katona working hard to save lives through his work, he also made an impact as a member of Project Purple's 2020 NYC Half Marathon team.
Episode 114 - Surviving With Sandy Robis
May 22, 2020 11:00 - 52 minutes - 71.8 MBAs a breast cancer survivor with a family history of cancer, Sandy Robis knew that being her own biggest advocate would be critical in her pancreatic cancer fight. The Burlington, Ontario native shared this advice and told her story on this week's episode of the Project Purple Podcast.
Episode 113 - Surviving with Jules Jefferis
May 15, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 133 MBJules Jefferis called in all the way from Brisbane, Australia to share his story about battling pancreatic cancer. Ever since he was diagnosed at 31, he's kept a positive attitude. While battling pancreatic cancer is no walk in the park, Jules believes "You've got to have a crack at it."
Episode 112 - Surviving with Kim Manuppelli
May 09, 2020 17:46 - 1 hour - 97.5 MBSurvivor Kim Manuppelli shares the story of her fight and unique approach to battling pancreatic cancer. After being told she exhibits "No evidence of disease" in January 2020, Kim encourages others battling any cancer to reach out to her if they need someone to talk to. "Nothing's to say that I'm done," Kim says. "But while I'm here, I am going to fight and help everybody that I possibly can."
Episode 112 - Surviving with Manuppelli
May 09, 2020 17:46 - 1 hour - 97.5 MBSurvivor Kim Manuppelli shares the story of her fight and unique approach to battling pancreatic cancer. After being told she exhibits "No evidence of disease" in January 2020, Kim encourages others battling any cancer to reach out to her if they need someone to talk to. "Nothing's to say that I'm done," Kim says. "But while I'm here, I am going to fight and help everybody that I possibly can."
Episode 111 - Surviving with Nicole Carey
May 01, 2020 11:00 - 53 minutes - 74.4 MBNicole Carey tells the story of her battle with pancreatic cancer as she continues her fight. She also shares her unique mindset and attitude. "There are certain choices we can make. The choice that I can make is how I'm living with it," Carey said. "And I'm making that choice to smile and be happy and enjoy what I can. "
Episode 110 - Step by Step with John Brummer, DPM
April 24, 2020 11:00 - 36 minutes - 50.8 MBJohn Brummer, DPM is a podiatrist that sub-specializes in foot and ankle surgery & sports and dance medicine. He joins this episode to discuss feet, sneakers, and running with Dino. As a member of the Project Purple community, Dr. Brummer ran the 2019 New York City Marathon with Project Purple.
Episode 110 - Step by Stepp with John Brummer, DPM
April 24, 2020 11:00 - 36 minutes - 50.8 MBJohn Brummer, DPM is a podiatrist that sub-specializes in foot and ankle surgery & sports and dance medicine. He joins this episode to discuss feet, sneakers, and running with Dino. As a member of the Project Purple community, Dr. Brummer ran the 2019 New York City Marathon with Project Purple.
Episode 109 - Surviving with Zo Merchament
April 17, 2020 11:00 - 53 minutes - 74.1 MBZo Marchmant calls in from the U.K. to share her survival story and her approach to fighting cancer. Find out why, in this this 28 year-old's eyes, pancreatic cancer is "not forever."
Episode 109 - Surviving with Zo Marchmant
April 17, 2020 11:00 - 53 minutes - 74.1 MBZo Marchmant calls in from the U.K. to share her survival story and her approach to fighting cancer. Find out why, in this this 28 year-old's eyes, pancreatic cancer is "not forever."
Episode 108 - Catching up with Mary Arnold
April 12, 2020 15:37 - 59 minutes - 81.5 MBDino and Mary Arnold, founder of Active Brand Consulting, discuss the business side of running and the fun side as well. Arnold is an over 14-year veteran of the running industry and an ultra marathoner herself.
Episode 107 - Surviving With Frank Roche
April 03, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 110 MBFrank Roche, better known as the "Pancan Man" from pancanman.com, shares his story of survival on this week's episode.
Episode 106 - Running Through The COVID-19 Outbreak
March 27, 2020 11:00 - 37 minutes - 51.2 MBOn this week's episode, Dino is joined by running coach John Honerkamp as the two discuss the state of running and share advice on staying active despite the COVID-19 outbreak.
Episode 105 - COVID-19 & The Pancreatic Cancer Community pt. 3
March 23, 2020 09:00 - 31 minutes - 44.4 MBCoverage of COVID-19 and how it affects the pancreatic cancer community continues with a conversation with Dr. Mark A. Lewis, MD, Director of GI cancer at Intemrountain Healthcare in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Episode 104- COVID-19 & The Pancreatic Cancer Community pt. 2
March 19, 2020 11:00 - 22 minutes - 31.7 MBOur coverage of how coronavirus is affecting the pancreatic cancer community continues with an interview with Dr. Pual Oberstein, MD. Dr. Oberstein shares his expertise as Director of GI Medical oncology and assistant director for the pancreas center at the Perlmutter Cancer Center at NYU Langone Health in NYC. He shared how the medical side of the P.C. community is dealing with the outbreak and shares his advice for those who are currently undergoing treatment.
Episode 103- COVID-19 & The Pancreatic Cancer Community pt. 1
March 14, 2020 17:41 - 31 minutes - 43.3 MBWe discussed how the new coronavirus outbreak is affecting the pancreatic cancer community with Kelsey Klute, MD from the UNMC oncology team. Dr. Klute provided her expert advice on minimizing the risks of COVID-19 infection among survivors, fighters, caregivers, and those in remission. Anyone with a compromised immune system has a higher risk of complications due to this virus and that includes those who are battling cancer and those in remission. For that reason, we will be monitoring t...
Episode 102 - Fighting for Early Detection with Dr. Aimee Lucas, MD
March 06, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 110 MBDino traveled to Mount Sinai Hospital in New York to interview Dr. Aimee Lucas, MD, an Associate Professor of Medicine at the Icahn School of medicine. With a specialty in gastroenterology and family hereditary risk of GI cancers, Dr. Lucas is a valued member of the Precede Consortium.
Episode 101 - Surviving with Dixie Redfearn
February 28, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 96.8 MBDixie Redfearn is a melanoma and breast cancer survivor who is currently battling pancreatic cancer. While she's no stranger to cancer, her mentality and approach to life is almost always positive. She shares her story on episode 101 of the Project Purple Podcast.
Episode 100 - Surviving with Helen MacGregor
February 21, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 108 MBOn episode 100 of the Project Purple Podcast, we interviewed a guest who lives further from our office than anyone we've ever interviewed. Helen MacGregor called in all the way from Melbourne, Australia to share the amazing story of her battle with pancreatic cancer.
Episode 99 - Surviving with Ray Angelone
February 14, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 103 MBSurvivor Ray Angelone discussed his battle with pancreatic cancer. It took him 8 rounds of chemotherapy to get to the Whipple surgery, and now he is "not letting the worry of scans or reccurence take over his living" as he continues treatment.
Episode 98 - Fighting for a Cure with Dr. Sonia Kupfer, MD
February 07, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 97.1 MB2019 recipient of the Rick Carone fellowship grant, Sonia Kupfer, MD, joined this week's episode to discuss the incredible work she is doing to help save lives at the University of Chicago medical center. After losing some of her own close family members to melanoma and colon cancer, Dr. Kupfer performs research towards: "Diagnosis and treatment of patients with genetic disorders such as hereditary gastrointestinal cancer syndromes and celiac disease."
Episode 97 - Fighting For Early Detection with the UNMC Team
January 31, 2020 12:00 - 50 minutes - 70.6 MBChristina Hoy, Kirsten Eberle, and Susanne Welling from UNMC's early detection clinic sat with Dino to talk about the amazing work they are doing to help save lives.
Episode 96 - Surviving with Ryan Hohenadel
January 24, 2020 12:00 - 58 minutes - 80.6 MBSurvivor and runner Ryan Hohenadel is the voice behind Longrunfit.com. In this week's episode, he tells the story of his battle with pancreatic cancer and how his strong mindset has led him to view the disease as a "dangerous opportunity."