Das Full Monty: The "Good News" Podcast!
This podcast celebrates and encourages what is good & what is right. I will explore, spotlight, & provide a platform for educators, law enforcement & those making a positive and inspirational footprint in our communities and beyond.
Episodes
23 episodes
Leadership redefined. Alyssa Sacco Waters
Leadership excellence is not a construct. It's a lifestyle. It is intentional. Through a conversation with Mohawk Valley's powerhouse Alyssa Sacco Waters, listeners will be treated to rare and inspirational gem.
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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1:14:14
Humanism defined. The power of supporting the unseen through the lens of Brandi McCanney
Part of this podcast is to celebrate those who are positively changing the world. Brandi is doing just that through personal and professional altruism. This humble and humorous professional's story needs to be told, shared, and appreciated. She...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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51:27
The former Mayor of Utica, New York joins the Oneida County Sheriff for a conversation like no other!
Years in the making, Sherriff Maciol and former Utica Mayor Robert Palmieri and I share more laughs than should be allowed. Over the past 15 years, we have served together in a variety of ways and grown our friendship. Both of these publi...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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58:40
Promoting, exploring and modeling why central New York is the place to be....the lens and amazing contributions of Sean Farrell
Sean Farrell is an example of what living an altruistic lifestyle literally looks like. From his spiked hair and evervescent personality, Sean talks about being thrown out of school, working for major designers like Calvin Klein, DKNY & Ken...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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1:14:36
Ronald Reagan was a family friend. Joan Oliver talks about 50 years of owning the landmark diner, Quacks in Madison, NY.
Joan Oliver has operated Quack's Diner for 5 decades. In this episode & prior to its close in 2023, we discuss the history of the business, how Ronald Regan became a family friend, the status of our country, and where she was when JFK...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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1:32:40
Through the lens of a father, inspirational educator Mike Ryan discusses his love of hip hop, inspiring students, what it's like to have leukemia impact their daughter, and the subsequent journey…Awesome conversation!
Mike Ryan is the anthesis of a powerhouse educator. In this episode, we explore his world of making a difference in the lives of students while navigating a child who was diagnosed with a life-threatening illness. A powerful story, testim...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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1:14:57
"Police Officer, Educator, Superhuman and Friend....Say hi to Alodie!!!"
Alodie is an inspirational contributor to her community in upstate New York. As an educator and police officer, she fuses her upbringing into her service to others. This robust professional is candid, fun, and does not hold back as she delves i...
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Episode 16
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1:00:10
From Bosnia with love. Hanka Grabovica
She came from war torn Bosnia at 16 years old at the rank of blue belt. 2 years later, at age 18, represented the US in Japan on the Karate National team. Her excellence continues as she transitioned into the role of educator to administrator a...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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1:35:43
Justice, professorship & paying it forward in Venezuela and beyond. Steve Mizik
Justice Steve Mezik has found a way to fuse experiences in the Galapagos Islands, Venezuala, & small towns in New York like West Winfield in very unique ways. He is a Justice in a place called West Winfield, New York. Growing up on farm pro...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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1:04:14
A Conversation with Melissa Krull....don't know who she is????
I am honored to spend some valuable time with a former student who is making the world a better place through her varied contributions. Such an inspiration!
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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1:00:06
Police officer extraordinaire... A fun, laughter filled, and meaningful conversation with Amanda Maciol-Emerick.
Who gets goldfish when the toothfairy comes? This amazing individual and police officer shares this story and what it's like to serve as the daughter of a Sheriff. An informative and fun podcast....enjoy!!!!
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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54:08
From Poland with love....A conversation with former Oneida County Undersheriff turned educator, Rob Swenszkowski
In this episode, we explore the status of policing in 2023 and how we address perceptions of police moving forward. We discuss what truly concerned him as a member of law enforcement and his views on civilian review boards. He tells what it is ...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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1:29:36
Colleen Anderson part two featuring Pressley!
In part one, 3x cancer fighter Colleen speaks of her journey. In part two, her daughter joins the conversation to provide the perspective from a 16 year old.
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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1:07:48
Wheelchair competitor Jason Robinson inspires me...again!!!!
Jason is a student at the University of Illinois and aspires to compete on the United States Paralympic Team. Jason takes some time to talk about his journey, bullying, high levels of training, and resilience through the pursuit of excellence. ...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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1:11:25
He died, was brought back and lived......A conversation with Dr. Mark Russell.
Dr. Mark Russell shares his story about life, when he died in a car accident, & how he came back and lives. This inspirational man and journey will move your soul. It moved mine. Dr. Russell has become a powerful force in education and is a...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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1:16:28
A conversation with Hall of Famer Kevin Green!
This is a story about a remarkable man. Kevin is a descendant of the first Black Mayor in New York State. He defines what it means to be altruistic to his core. He exudes what is good and what is right. Kevin talks about being...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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1:12:53
Battling multiple cancers & staring them in the face. A powerful conversation with Colleen Anderson part one.
Battling multiple cancers rarely results in inspiration. Listen to how one woman makes it so. Colleen is a walking powerhouse with a story that will encourage you to pause, reflect, and for a long as you allow it, aim your lens towards wh...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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59:21
An interview with actor Dave Hanson from the film Slapshot! Meet one of the "Hanson Brothers!"
The movie Slapshot featured 3 adolescent brutes known as the Hanson brothers. They developed a cult-like following. Listen to why they are still popular 40 years later! The film was partially filmed in Syracuse and Utica, New York!
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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1:02:03
An inspirational survivor conversation like no other. Sarah Bostick. Nurse extraordinaire.
Survivor Sarah shows the world how to live and not just exist vs. surviving.
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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54:12
A conversation with educator extraordinaire Tammy Purrington
There are times where you spend time with someone who exudes humbled greatness and by their existence, makes the world a better place. There are people in the world who have such a presence that their approach to life penetrates the souls of an...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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56:34
An interview with a reinvented & redefined Police Officer Ashley Jones
Ashley Jones has elected to reinvent not only who she is but what that means. She explores the consequences of being bullied (due to her self-described obesity) and talks about how she has turned those traumatic experiences into fuel f...
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42:56
A conversation with Councilman Nate Lowell
In this test episode, we speak to a unique cancer survivor who shares his story of inspiration and political aspirations. We did not intend to air this version because it was recorded in a unique location that compromised the audio. That being ...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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49:00
An interview with Oneida County Sheriff, Robert M. Maciol
It is not often that we have the opportunity to get to know the person behind the badge (or Tin as it's actually called). In this episode, we listen candidly to who Sheriff Maciol is beyond the confines of his law enforcement role and why he is...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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53:51
