THE MattDanToddcast Podcast
Living life by the Todd Family Motto: "It behooves us to live!" A companion piece to http://mattdantodd.com
Episodes
In this episode, I explores the growing issue of loneliness and isolation in the United States. Guest Abby Reckard, a dedicated community builder, shares her journey to combat loneliness through her innovative project, Lille Bønne Community Living Room. We delve into the alarming health consequences of isolation and discuss strategies for fostering meaningful connections in today's world.
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A high school English teacher in Central Indiana was invited to present about the Negro Leagues at the National Baseball Hall of Fame. He stopped by the podcast to share his journey. Mentioned in this episode:
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Circle City Ghostbusters President Jacob Bartlett stopped by the podcast to share about the great things they do to support nonprofit organizations in Central Indiana.
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Rachel Long, founder of the Joshua Center talks about how her team supports grieving children and families as they embrace hope and healing.
Show Notes
- Joshua Center
- 2023 Childhood Bereavement Estimate Model
- The Joshua Center's Amazon Wishlist
You'll find more detailed information about this episode on my blog - mattdantodd.com.
With her website, Indy with Kids, Katy Mann is a fixture in the Indianapolis parenting scene. And now she's broadened her horizons by writing a book about neighborhoods in Indianapolis.
Show Notes
- Date ideas from Indy with Kids
- SoChatti Chocolate
- Buy her book through an independent Indianapolis bookstore
- Buy her book on Amazon
PopCon Indy co-founder Carl Doninger shares the story of PopCon - a place where every fan finds their place. The 2024 show is April 26–28 at the Indiana Convention Center. Visit popcon.us for tickets.
I'm honored to have my friend Eve Pressnell on the MattDanToddcast during Liver Awareness Month. She's a liver transplant recipient and loves to tell the story of how Charvenda changed her life. Who's Charvenda? Well, you'll have to listen to the episode to find out!
Show notes:
- Indiana Donor Network
- OrganDonor.gov
- Photo of the "monster that tried to kill" Eve
- Photo of Charvenda
- Johnson County...
The month-long celebration of all things Star Wars concludes on the day I like to refer to as Orthodox Star Wars Day - May 25. I invited two friends from college to an epic conversation about the Star Wars galaxy.
Mentioned in this episode:
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- The Red Fox, written by Dan
We're smack-dab in the middle of Star Wars Month on THE MattDanToddcast and we're celebrating with conversations about the best movie franchise of all time. Today's episode features a high school English teacher's thoughts about the Star Wars saga.
References in this episode:
Please note that some of these links are affiliate links. I'll get a small commission if you buy from the links - at no additional c...
Happy Star Wars Day! May the Fourth be with you! Today's Star Wars Day Holiday Special features a conversation with a guy I've known since college. Enjoy!
Items mentioned in this episode (NOTE: many are affiliate links):
- Try Paramount+ for free
- The Kenner troop transport toy
- The Thrawn Heir to the Empire Trilogy
- The Aftermath Trilogy
- Bloodline - New Republic
- The Legends Book Which Shall Not Be Named (be...
I'm celebrating May with a series of conversations about all things Star Wars. The concept is simple, really. Ask Star Wars fans some basic questions, like "Which film is your favorite?" "Who's your favorite character?" and "Do you have any thoughts about the TV series?" And just let the conversation go wherever the Sabacc cards may fall.
I kick things off on Star Wars Day Eve (May 3) wit...
In this episode, I explain where I've been for the last four months and spend a few minutes talking about everything I would've talked about if I'd actually recorded a new episode during that time. Plus my awful March Madness picks and a moderately bold Lukewarm Take.
Find all of THE MattDanToddcast episodes here.
I've got a beef with someone. And some hot takes. Maybe.
There's also a few Star Wars references, in the spirit of this episode's number (IYKYK).
Links:
MattDanTodd.com (cha-ching!)
Remembering (and celebrating) the life and ministry of Rich Mullins, who died in a car crash 25 years ago on September 19, 2997.
Note:
At the end of the episode, I mentioned that I'd include links to some of his songs. Here are some of my favorites:
- Screen Door (aka The Cups Song) - live
- Creed
- Awesome God
- My Deliverer (demo)
- That Where I Am, There You (demo)
- Sometimes By Step
- If I Stand
Cover Art:
Spr...
Happy Independence Day! As we look at what we hope our country will be, we have to look back at the ideals upon which it was founded, so we can continue to pursue a new birth of freedom while creating a more perfect union. Here are the links to the documents I read in this episode:
- Speeches by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (I did not read from his speeches, but believe they should be included in today's historic texts)
- The prea...
I'm excited to have Aiden Todd, an intern with The Boaz Project (and also my son), share what's in store for him this summer.
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