Latest Sensation Podcast Episodes
S3 Ep. 4: She Was Just Everything To Me: Dominique Dawes
American Prodigy: Becoming Great - March 14, 2022 09:00 - 48 minutesWhen you ask people of a certain age to remember the first Black gymnast, odds are they’ll remember Dominique Dawes. What they don’t remember – or maybe never knew about – is the immense pressure that she faced as a Black prodigy in the sport. Today, Dominique is using her powerful legacy to dist...
Western Context 260 – The Elixir of Freedom
Western Context - News from Alberta, BC, and Canada - March 13, 2022 12:00 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingTrudeau engages in photo-ops across Europe, Albertan oil becomes an elixir of freedom, and BC lifts its mandates while a convoy heads to Victoria. Also, Jean Charest and Patrick Brown enter the Conservative leadership race. Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 58:01 For detailed show notes visi...
I Wanted Freedom: Betty Okino
American Prodigy: Becoming Great - March 07, 2022 10:00 - 53 minutesBetty Okino started gymnastics “late” — at age 9 — and begged her mother to let her train with Bela Karolyi so that she could realize her Olympic dream. She won bronze medals at the 1992 Olympics. And despite having stories of training until her knees and back broke, being denied food, and being ...
S3 Ep. 3: I Wanted Freedom: Betty Okino
American Prodigy: Becoming Great - March 07, 2022 10:00 - 53 minutesBetty Okino started gymnastics “late” — at age 9 — and begged her mother to let her train with Bela Karolyi so that she could realize her Olympic dream. She won bronze medals at the 1992 Olympics. And despite having stories of training until her knees and back broke, being denied food, and being ...
Western Context 259 – A Lack of Readiness
Western Context - News from Alberta, BC, and Canada - March 06, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1 ratingThe Alberta UCP stops municipalities from overstepping their boundaries, Canada’s military is not equipped to defend our Arctic sovereignty, and we debunk the idea of the Great Reset. Also, Canada’s energy infrastructure can’t export what we need it to. Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 1:08:...
Life Is Too Short To Be Bitter: Dianne Durham
American Prodigy: Becoming Great - February 28, 2022 10:00 - 50 minutesDianne Durham could have represented the United States at the 1984 Olympics in LA, but she was injured during trials. A combination of racism and internal gymnastics coaching politics meant that she was unable to petition for a spot on the team. In this episode, we give the trailblazer the flower...
S3 Ep. 2: Life Is Too Short To Be Bitter: Dianne Durham
American Prodigy: Becoming Great - February 28, 2022 10:00 - 50 minutesDianne Durham could have represented the United States at the 1984 Olympics in LA, but she was injured during trials. A combination of racism and internal gymnastics coaching politics meant that she was unable to petition for a spot on the team. In this episode, we give the trailblazer the flower...
Western Context 258 – A Tale of Two Budgets
Western Context - News from Alberta, BC, and Canada - February 27, 2022 13:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingTrudeau’s small business subsidy actually went to large corporations, Alberta’s budget forecasts a surplus and investment, while BC’s budget forecasts a deficit and more taxes. Also, Trudeau’s new digital services tax faces backlash from the US. Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 55:38 For de...
S3 Ep. 1: We’re Inevitable
American Prodigy: Becoming Great - February 21, 2022 10:00 - 45 minutesJordan Chiles tells Amira about losing her love for gymnastics and how she discovered who she wanted to become – just in time to win a silver medal in Tokyo in 2021. Click here for the transcript of episode 1 Click here for the Blue Wire newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcast...
We’re Inevitable
American Prodigy: Becoming Great - February 21, 2022 10:00 - 45 minutesJordan Chiles tells Amira about losing her love for gymnastics and how she discovered who she wanted to become – just in time to win a silver medal in Tokyo in 2021. Click here for the transcript of episode 1 Click here for the Blue Wire newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcast...
Western Context 257 – Freezing Financials
Western Context - News from Alberta, BC, and Canada - February 20, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1 ratingInflation hits a 30 year high as Trudeau plans to bring in 400k immigrants per year, Edmonton’s police force owns a plane, and the Coastal Gaslink project is under attack. Also, Trudeau invokes the Emergencies Act to freeze protestors’ bank accounts. Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 1:01:55 ...
Trailer: American Prodigies: The Rise of Black Girls in Gymnastics
American Prodigy: Becoming Great - February 14, 2022 08:20 - 2 minutesThis season of American Prodigies is the story of how Black girls moved from the margins of gymnastics to the core. You’ll hear from trailblazers and viral sensations – coaches and mentors and trainers – journalists and academics – and athletes themselves – as we unpack what it means to be a Blac...
S3 Trailer: American Prodigies: The Rise of Black Girls in Gymnastics
American Prodigy: Becoming Great - February 14, 2022 08:20 - 2 minutesThis season of American Prodigies is the story of how Black girls moved from the margins of gymnastics to the core. You’ll hear from trailblazers and viral sensations – coaches and mentors and trainers – journalists and academics – and athletes themselves – as we unpack what it means to be a Blac...
S3 Preview: The Next American Prodigies
American Prodigy: Becoming Great - February 14, 2022 08:00 - 25 minutesAmira talks with her Burn It All Down cohost, Jessica Luther, about what to expect from this season of American Prodigies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Preview: The Next American Prodigies
American Prodigy: Becoming Great - February 14, 2022 08:00 - 25 minutesAmira talks with her Burn It All Down cohost, Jessica Luther, about what to expect from this season of American Prodigies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Western Context 256 – New Leaders
Western Context - News from Alberta, BC, and Canada - February 13, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1 ratingAlberta moves to lift COVID restrictions, the BC Liberals elect Kevin Falcon as leader, and Trudeau’s own MP’s are questioning their pandemic strategies. Also, Pierre Poilievre shows us the power of social media. Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 1:03:08 For detailed show notes visit western...
Western Context 255 – The O’Toole Departure
Western Context - News from Alberta, BC, and Canada - February 06, 2022 13:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingAlberta could return to balanced budgets very soon, BC’s milk container deposit impacts inflation, and Elections Canada says that 200,000 mail in ballots from 2021 were not counted. Also, Erin O’Toole is ousted as Conservative leader. Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 53:22 For detailed show...
Western Context 254 – Dark Discoveries
Western Context - News from Alberta, BC, and Canada - January 30, 2022 13:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingThe Freedom convoy arrives in Ottawa, remains are found at another BC residential school, and the Conservatives election post mortem has been released. Also, we detail Trudeau’s broken promises on the housing crisis. Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 52:36 For detailed show notes visit weste...
HSP men: A conversation with William Allen about how sensitive men can make a change.
Sensitive and Strong - January 27, 2022 16:43 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsA great conversation with William Allen about highly sensitive men and his new book ‘On being a sensitive man’. We also discussed how sensitivity is different for men, talked about the concept of toxic masculinity. Also, how do we step outside our comfortzone so we become more confident and creat...
HSP men: A conversation with William Allen about how sensitive men can make a change.
Sensitive and Strong - January 27, 2022 16:43 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsA great conversation with William Allen about highly sensitive men and his new book ‘On being a sensitive man’. We also discussed how sensitivity is different for men, talked about the concept of toxic masculinity. Also, how do we step outside our comfortzone so we become more confident and creat...
A conversation with William Allen about how sensitive men can make a change.
Sensitive and Strong - January 27, 2022 16:43 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsA great conversation with William Allen about highly sensitive men and his new book ‘On being a sensitive man’. We also discussed how sensitivity is different for men, talked about the concept of toxic masculinity. Also, how do we step outside our comfortzone so we become more confident and creat...
Western Context 253 – Birds on the Brain
Western Context - News from Alberta, BC, and Canada - January 23, 2022 13:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingA Canadian lithium company is being bought by China, Edmonton city council struggles with transit designs, and a Victoria biologist just wants us to think about the birds. Also, millions are required to renovate 24 Sussex Drive. Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 54:45 For detailed show notes...
Skates Unlaced with Adam Rippon
American Prodigy: Becoming Great - January 18, 2022 15:00 - 38 minutesThe exciting inaugural episode of the Gold Medal Loser Podcast! Olympic figure skater, Adam Rippon dazzles LoLo with his bold voice and big personality. Find out what these two have in common from “Dancing to the Stars,” ESPN The Magazine’s “The Body Issue,” and Taylor Swift. Plus, you don’t want...
A conversation with Kate Breslaw on EFT, tapping
Sensitive and Strong - January 16, 2022 14:56 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsOne of the tools we can use to calm our anxiety is EFT, also called tapping. Kate explains how it works and how you can release overwhelm and anxiety with it. You can find out more about her in her Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/AnIntegratedLifeEFTpractitioner --- Send in a voice mes...
EFT, tapping for HSP’s, a conversation with Kate Breslaw.
Sensitive and Strong - January 16, 2022 14:56 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsOne of the tools we can use to calm our anxiety is EFT, also called tapping. Kate explains how it works and how you can release overwhelm and anxiety with it. You can find out more about her in her Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/AnIntegratedLifeEFTpractitioner --- Send in a voice mess...
EFT, tapping for HSP’s, a conversation with Kate Breslaw.
Sensitive and Strong - January 16, 2022 14:56 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsOne of the tools we can use to calm our anxiety is EFT, also called tapping. Kate explains how it works and how you can release overwhelm and anxiety with it. You can find out more about her in her Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/AnIntegratedLifeEFTpractitioner --- Send in a voice message:...
Western Context 252 – An Aggregate of Controversy
Western Context - News from Alberta, BC, and Canada - January 16, 2022 13:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingThe feds admit they purchased Canadians’ cell phone data, Alberta looks to attract tech talent through immigration, and the BC Liberal leadership race isn’t short on controversy. Also, unvaccinated truckers will soon be unable to cross the US/CAN border. Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 54:4...
Western Context 251 – The Cycle of Disasters
Western Context - News from Alberta, BC, and Canada - January 09, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1 ratingBC decides to warehouse 1.3M unused rapid tests, Trudeau is still undecided on the F-35s, and BC’s 2021 disasters unveil a gap in infrastructure and emergency planning. Also, a former CBC journalist details the problems with the mainstream media. Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 1:01:25 For...
Western Context 250 – 2021 In Context
Western Context - News from Alberta, BC, and Canada - December 26, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1 ratingWe look at 2021’s news stories, including BC’s disasters, Alberta’s democracy, and Trudeau’s inflated spending. We also look at September’s federal election, our words of the year, as well as the ongoing trials of the COVID-19 pandemic. Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 1:18:19 For detailed ...
Western Context 249 – Testing Our Patience
Western Context - News from Alberta, BC, and Canada - December 19, 2021 13:00 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingBC has completely missed the boat on public rapid tests, Brian Jean wins a UCP nomination contest in Fort McMurray, and Trudeau continues to ignore the economy and inflation. Also, we discuss foreign interference in Canada’s elections. Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 59:50 For detailed sho...