News, culture, stories and more from California’s Central Valley
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Our podcast features the outrageous, funny and heartwarming true stories told by your friends and neighbors at Valley Voices Story Slam events throughout western Massachusetts. Valley Voices Story Slam is presented by New England Public Media and the Academy of Music Theatre.
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Do you want to go behind the sciences and learn about how the food gets on your table? Hear about the complex world of agricultural policy, food safety, crop protection, disease control and more from the most influential people working in farming. Be sure to tune in each week as we delve deeper into the inner workings of our food system.
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New England Public Radio's J. Kyle Sullivan hosts a roundup of the top entries from public storytelling events around the region.
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Viv and Dave Boardman chat with real people of Happy Valley - Calderdale stretching from Todmorden via Hebden Bridge to Sowerby Bridge and Halifax
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Voices from the Valley: A podcast of the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region
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We Strengthen Our Fox Valley Community For Current And Future Generations By Helping People Make A Difference In The Lives Of All.
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Life on the Streets: Voices of the Homeless of Silicon Valley
Valley Medical Center/ Valley Homeless Healthcare Program
Story Telling can be healing for both the story teller and listener alike.Yet for most people experiencing homelessness, lives are lived on the fringes, voices are left unheard and opportunities for the larger community to understand them are lost.These heartfelt stories, a collaboration between Story Corps and the Valley Homeless Healthcare Program present the voices of people experiencing homelessness, and shine a light on the humanity of the most vulnerable members of our society.
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In this episode we are talking about hunger. Not in some far off place, but right here in our communities - especially the rural small towns here in the Valley. More than 427,000 Wisconsinites have a hard time getting enough food to meet their basic needs, a situation commonly known as food insecurity. That's nearly half a million Wisconsinites who…
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Episode 38 Leona Johnson talks about Forest School and Live Wild connecting people with nature
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Leona Johnson has been involved in a Forest School, Live Wild, a social worker and transformational life coach … among other things. Her mission – her passion - is to connect people with nature and each other. Viv and Dave met up with her in Mytholmroyd and heard about wildings holiday cubs, live wild family activities and fire questing. Have a lis…
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Bien and Merdok discuss the NBA playoffs, Pro Wrestling greats, athletes turned actors and ways to fix the NBA All-Star Game.Bởi valleyvoicesunleashed
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This month, we’re sharing the first episode of NEPM’s new podcast, The Secrets We Keep. Produced and hosted by NEPM reporter Karen Brown, the five part series explores how secrets both reflect our world and affect those caught inside them. Find the full series on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. For photos, transcripts and more, v…
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Episode 37 Ash, his art and his Pakistani heritage
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Dave chats with Ash, Newcastle born Calder valley based artist whose current project sees him exploring his family and his heritage. Ash is doing this partly for himself after the loss of his mother and also for his own children who are also gaining interest in their heritage. Fascinating stories about being brought up in the North East of England …
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Episode 36 Daniel Bath part two: Lucy Illingworth
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Lucy Illingworth has astonished people all her life with her amazing musicality. She is blind, has serious learning difficulties but took local Facebook pages by storm before appearing on and 'winning' Channel Four TV show The Piano. This has led to concerts at The Albert Hall, Royal Festival Hall, Classic FM, further TV appearances and more. Liste…
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Viv and Dave chat with Daniel Bath - officially an 'outstanding citizen' of Calder Valley - about music education, his own live music and how he got Music for the Many into being. Part two will feature his work with Lucy Illingworth, winner of Channel Four's The Piano, against all the oddsBởi Dave Boardman
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Many young people lack basic financial literacy skills, such as budgeting, saving, investing, and the importance of making informed financial decisions. Junior Achievement of Wisconsin teaches these life skills and so much more: The 100-year-old organization prepares students for the workforce by teaching them essential employability skills, such a…
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Episode 34 Maggie Smallwood on plans for an outdoor swimming pool in Calder Valley
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Hebdenroyd Swimming Association has long wanted a swimming pool in the Hebden Bridge / Mytholmroyd area. The plans are now for a clean water outdoor swimming pool for the valley. The association is hoping to create a safe, clean pool large enough for swimming, kayaking and even sub aqua use. Sauna, changing area, cafe and nature trail are all in th…
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Innovations in Cross-Border Health Care for Ag Workers
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Cross-border health care is growing in popularity as Mexico increasingly provides innovative, technologically advanced medical services at a cost-savings for employers. In fact, close to a million Americans cross the border every year to receive medical care in Mexico. In this episode of Voices of the Valley, Raquel Lugo, SeniorDirector of Client S…
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Bien and Merdok discuss Shohei’s interpreter, tipping culture, and the fighting with the neighborhood kids growing up.Bởi valleyvoicesunleashed
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A little bit of everything this time around for Valley Voices Story Slam podcast. That's why we called it Pot Luck! Angela Grout, Josh Simpson and Angela Combest were the winners of NEPM's fourth story slam of our ninth season. Enjoy!
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Episode 33 Louise Heppleston, Dogbody, helping train dogs to save lives on the moors
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Louise Heppleston is a 'dogsbody'. This involves hiding on the moors for an hour or two waiting to be found by dogs as part of their training in finding people lost who need rescuing by Calder Valley Search and Rescue Team - the sort of thing few people know actually happens but essential in training dogs to hep save lives. Louise is also part of t…
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The Nuts and Bolts of Almonds with Stuart Woolf, President and CEO of Woolf Farming & Processing
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Almonds have been cultivated for thousands of years, and as it turns out, California is the largest producer of almonds globally, accounting for more than 80% of the world's almond production. In this episode of Voices of the Valley, Stuart Woolf, President and CEO of Woolf Farming & Processing and Chair of the Western Growers Board of Directors, j…
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Val Stevens, campaigner for the environment, women's rights and the welfare of older people. She was a councillor and deputy leader at Manchester City Council, councillor and mayor of Hebdenroyd and resident of Manchester, France and now Mytholmroyd. A woman who has spoken her mind and cared for people throughout her life. A member of the 'silent g…
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Did you know that drug and alcohol-related deaths in Wisconsin have tripled over the last 15 years? In this episode, we are talking about addiction and recovery. How big of a problem is addiction in our area, what’s being done already, and what are some of the barriers to finding the help people need? We are well familiar with Wisconsin’s reputatio…
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Megan Kavanaugh from Bio S.I. Talks About the Amazing World That Exists in the Soil on Voices of the Valley
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A farmland landscape may not make many people think of a place rich in scientific research and discovery, but it should! In this episode of Voices of the Valley MeganKavanaugh, VP of Science and Agronomy at Bio S.I., talks about the fascinating life that exists in the soil with Western Growers Jeana Cadby, Director of Climate and Sustainability, an…
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Merdok and Bien discuss dangerous kids toys, freaky pro athletes and NBA careers cut short by injury.Bởi valleyvoicesunleashed
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What Fresh Produce Does a Food Safety Scientist Buy for Their Kids?
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Western Growers food safety scientists Sonia Salas, Associate Vice President, Science & Technology, and Joelle Mosso, Associate Vice President, Science Programs, discuss their perspective and insight when it comes to buying fresh produce for their children.
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Voices of the Valley Season 1, Episode 6--Rev. Carol McDonald
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The Rev. Carol McDonald is one of the guiding lights of the Presbyterian Church (USA). A graduate of Yale Divinity School, she has served as a pastor, a mid-council executive, a camp and conference center director, and so much more. She currently serves as Parish Associate at Northminster Presbyterian Church in Indianapolis. Carol joins us to tell …
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Episode 31 Uncle Wally and Uncle Steve
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Richard 'Wally' Woodcock and Steve Andrews have been part of the Calder Valley music scene since the 1970s. Wally was with Trevor Beaes in Havana Lake, then The Outfit and settled into the Owter Zeds in 2000. He plays guitar with blues band the 844s and records with Steve as Uncle Wally and Uncle Steve. Meanwhile multi instrumentalist Steve Andrews…
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Katie Chiapuzio from Braga Fresh on How Bees Benefit Produce
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In this episode of Voices of the Valley, Katie Chiapuzio, Director of Environmental Science and Resources at Braga Fresh, joins Western Growers Jeana Cadby, Environment and Climate Director, and Kara Timmins, Communications Manager, to discuss the amazing nature of bees and how they contribute to agriculture.…
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Bien and Merdok talk about dynamic pricing, pro sports mascots and pro athletes that suffer from “the yips.”Bởi valleyvoicesunleashed
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This time on NEPM’s Valley Voices Podcast, we bring you great stories on the theme Missed Connections, all told at The Drake in Amherst. Sarah Zurieck Brown is still thinking about what might have been at the zoo, Ruthy Woodring holds out hope as she picks up trash, and Josh Simpson winds up with his wife because she called the wrong number.…
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Viv and Dave chat with Chris Green, long time resident of Calder Valley who has just returned form a bicycle tour of parts of India. He tells of the adventure of travelling by bike, train and ferry and some of the events that happened along the way. Fun was had, myths were busted and he's enthused Viv so much she now wants to go to India too…
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Voices of the Valley Season 1, Episode 5--Jenni Heimach
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Jenni Heimach is an ordained Ruling Elder who has dedicated her life to serving others. Throughout her career as a public school teacher and in her various church leadership roles, she has been a champion for peace and justice. On this episode of Voices of the Valley, Beau talks with Jenni about her life-changing experience with the Presbyterian Co…
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Viv and Dave chat with Suzanne Oulton. Suzanne is heavily involved in her community in Todmorden: sports, brass band, church, walking group ... and she was part of the supporters associations that saved Bury Football Club after its financial demise. Suzanne may be the busiest person so far to appear in Real Voices of Happy Valley.…
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Bien and Merdok talk Cactus League, sushi etiquette, Apple Vision Pro and bad fast food.Bởi valleyvoicesunleashed
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Preserving the Voices of Rural History
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How does one preserve the stories and history of a rural town like Chilton? Today we're visiting the Chilton Public Library, where staff members are unveiling the untold tales that shape the community's identity, through modern technology. A $4,947 grant from the Chilton Area Community Foundation, our regional affiliate partner, allowed the library…
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Voices of the Valley, Season 1, Episode4--Rev. Jim and Debby Riley
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Our guests for Episode 4 are Dr. Jim and Debby Riley. Jim is a retired Associate Pastor of Second Presbyterian Church and formerly the Community Spiritual Director of the Indianapolis Great Banquet, and Debby is a retired Indianapolis Public Schools teacher. Together, they lead Circle City Dinner Church, a movement of the Holy Spirit for planting a…
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Viv and Dave chat with Jim Brierley. He has been a significant part of the music scene in Calder Valley for decades. Drummer with R n B band Mean Business for many years, Jim also set up the Riverside Festival which ran in Calder Holmes Park, Hebden Bridge form 1995 to 2003. With Jane his wife he lived in France - even commuting across the channel …
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Merdok and Bien discuss Central Valley settlements, English accents in movies, becoming old heads and our fascination with cartels.Bởi valleyvoicesunleashed
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Episode 27 Sara Robinson at St Augustine's Centre Halifax
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Viv and Dave chat with Sara Robinson at St Augustine's Centre, Halifax. The centre provides support for asylum seekers and refugees who have come to the UK after fleeing from their country of origin for a variety of reasons. Generally they have been brought up to see the UK as a place of refuge due to historical links through colonial and commonwea…
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What happens when we uncover lost stories and tell them in new ways? And how might shared experiences, between people who are different from one another, bring us closer together? In February 2023 during Black History Month, over 1,000 people in the Fox Valley area had the chance to view the film and participate in conversations with the filmmaker …
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Merdok and Bien Talk 2026 World Cup, their recent trips to Spain and Bien’s time on the USS Costitution.Bởi valleyvoicesunleashed
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Voices of the Valley, Season 1, Episode 3--Rev. Elizabeth Kaznak-Hall
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The Rev. Liz Kaznak-Hall is a Presbyterian Minister currently serving in a private foundation and supporting the welcoming and care of refugee families with a group of like-hearted volunteers. In this episode of Voices of the Valley, Liz shares her vocational journey, theological/relational insight, and practical suggestions in the area of refugee …
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Episode 26 John Armstrong's music journey
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John Armstrong was in the Calder Valley before the hippies turned up. he performed at Deeply Vale and Rivington Festivals, was a founder member of the Owter Zeds and has produced an Album reflected his world travels. John likes nothing better than meeting new musicians in new places and collaborating with them. He has also written several books abo…
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Bien and Merdok dive into the latest NFL playoffs action , share hilarious piñata stories, and have a good laugh about strange Mexican souvenirs.Bởi valleyvoicesunleashed
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Who doesn't need help funding their dreams? For students pursuing post-high school education, the Community Foundation will award more than $1.7 million in scholarships in 2024 to students from more than 70 high schools. We offer scholarships to high school seniors, college and nontraditional students, and K-12 art and music camps and lessons. It's…
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Valley Voices Unleashed Pilot Episode
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In this pilot episode, hosts Merdok2k and Bien serve up sizzling debates on some of LA's hottest burger joints, dish out Dodger Stadium secrets and explore the flavor of Bay Area sports teams. Get ready for a mouth watering episode packed with the best of West Coast sports and cuisine!Bởi valleyvoicesunleashed
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Voices of the Valley, Season 1, Episode 2--Pastors Martin and Sandy Garcia
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In this episode of Voices of the Valley, we are honored to have Pastors Martin and Sandy Garcia of Amistad Church in Ft. Wayne, Indiana, share their incredible journey of faith, love, and community building. Discover the unique approach of Amistad Church, where inclusivity, diversity, and a strong sense of community are at the forefront. Martin and…
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Episode 25 Nina Smith talks about the future possibilities for our rail network
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Nina Smith is very active. Chair of Yorkshire Rail Futures, founding member of Friends of Hebden Bridge Railway Station, active in campaigning for sustainable transport in the area. She is also a long time member of Calder Voices Choir and plays a lot of walking cricket and table tennis. Nina has edited a couple of books published by the Hebden Bri…
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Pathways of Progress: Fox Valley's Transportation Terrain
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Today we’re tackling the big topic of transportation in the Valley. The needs, the gaps and the dreams we have for improving public transit, roads, and our vast network of trails. What do we mean when we say "Transportation," and which entities are paving the way for our future Resources and links in our show notes at: https://www.cffoxvalley.org/p…
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Episode 24 Sherel and Dunc of Moonfull
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Sherel Rutherford and Dunc Foster love the valley and its natural resources. They forage natural ingredients for teas and wines and lead foraging and natural wine making events. There is more information on their website www.moonfull.co.ukBởi Dave Boardman
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Do You Really Know Where Your Food Comes From?
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In this week’s episode of Voices of the Valley, we’re breaking through misconceptions in agriculture with Coachella Valley farmer Celeste Alonzo. Alongside her family, Celeste grows bell peppers and corn at Junior Enterprises. She joins Julia Nellis, Social Media Manager at Western Growers, to answer questions WG received on social media about farm…
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We’re hitting the highway for this Valley Voices podcast. We have the winners of NEPM’s Story Slam held at Hawks & Reed in Greenfield. Amy Dryansky ran away from home, Amy Heflin ran through the Texas night, and Dennis Warren ran a hitchhiker into Oregon in the ‘70s.
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Voices of the Valley, Season 1, Episode 1--Rev. Dr. Winterbourne Harrison-Jones
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In this episode of Voices of the Valley, we sit down with the esteemed Rev. Dr. Winterbourne Harrison-Jones, the compassionate and dedicated Pastor of Witherspoon Presbyterian Church in Indianapolis. Driven by a profound commitment to fostering faith and building a stronger sense of community, Winterbourne shares his inspiring journey, the mission …
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episode 23 Ian Pepper, Technical Difficulties Open Mic
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Dave chats with Ian Pepper who runs Technical Difficulties, an open mic night at the Puzzle Hall pub, Sowerby Bridge. Technical Difficulties is a home for experimental music, one of the few (though growing in number) in the West Yorkshire area. This is another example of someone in the valley who thought there was gap in music provision, so decided…
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Find out what Voices of the Valley is all about! Links: https://voicesofthevalley.podbean.com/ www.whitewatervalley.org https://www.facebook.com/whitewatervalleypresbyBởi Presbytery of Whitewater Valley
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2024 Look Ahead: Agriculture’s Biggest Challenges
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Learn where your food really comes from. In the newseason of the Voices of the Valley podcast, you’ll hear about the successes and challenges the agricultural industry experiences every day to get the best food to you and your family. We’ll explore everything from agriculture misinformation, women changing the industry, fieldworkers’ stories, scien…
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