Been There Done That Podcast

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Amy Jan 12, 2022

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Jo Ann begins her "farewell to journalism" trio of podcasts with veteran reporter Amy Goodman, who is celebrating 25 years of hosting Democracy Now!, the independent nightly news program on TV and radio stations across the country.

Amy talks about her concern for young people suffering thru the coronavirus pandemic, the importance of people working to understand each other during this time of extreme polarization, how industrialized countries must get serious about combating climate change, and why citizen journalists should be involved in making sure the truth is reported.

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https://www.democracynow.org

Goodbye 2021 Dec 15, 2021

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The ups and downs of life continue as the coronavirus pandemic remained front and center for another year. No one can say for certain what will change next year and what will stay the same. In this episode, Jo Ann looks back on the vicissitudes of 2021 and looks forward to a better 2022.

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Mary Nov 17, 2021

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Mary is a visual artist who is full of life, creativity and thoughts about this crazy world in which we live. She and Jo Ann were friends who lost track of each other more than 30 years ago. They recently discovered that they live only a few miles apart. Listen to them catch up as if they never skipped a beat.

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Also check Mary's artwork at:

https://www.marydryan.com

Season 3 Bonus Episode Oct 27, 2021

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From the Margins to the Center debuted in early October featuring an interview with Jo Ann as part of a series highlighting women of color podcasters in Colorado who share their best stories, biggest moments on the mic and give a glimpse into their experiences in the audio industry. The goal going forward for this House of Pod production is to amplify voices of marginalized folks.

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Johnny Oct 06, 2021

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Johnny is a convict. He's been in and out of prison 4 times and has definitely seen a few things. He talks about serving time and what he's up to now that he finally turned his life around.

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9/11 Sep 08, 2021

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Approaching the 20th Anniversary of The World Trade Center attack, WNYC Reporter Beth Fertig and Jo Ann remember the toll the tragedy took on its many victims, New York City and them as journalists. The former colleagues relive the difficulty of covering that gut wrenching day and the weeks that followed September 11.

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Season 3 Trailer Aug 23, 2021

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WNYC Senior Reporter Beth Fertig joins Jo Ann to talk about being journalists on September 11, 2001 and how they feel 20 years later. Season 3 Episode 1 debuts September 8.

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Season 2 Bonus Episode: A Hard Fall Jul 22, 2021

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Jo Ann learns to stop paying lip service to balance issues after sustaining a serious head wound and a concussion. She describes how a recent fall is prompting her to make needed changes.

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Beyond Sixty Jun 28, 2021

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Melissa Davey talks about the joy of making "Beyond Sixty," a documentary that challenges the way we think about aging by exploring ten remarkable women whose resilience, defiance and achievements prove there is life beyond sixty.

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Vignettes May 26, 2021

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Jo Ann is always asking Baby Boomers to reveal personal stories. In the Season 2 finale, she remembers stories from her own life including a secret she's kept for 50 years.

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