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STRIVECast

The STRIVECast is a new podcast brought to you by the team at STRIVE in South Portland, Maine — bringing you engaging, hilarious, and thoughtful conversation through one interview week by week. Co-Hosted by two young men with Down Syndrome, the STRIVECast aims to change the voices we typically hear on the radio and through podcasts, as well as to provide meaningful dialogues with all sorts of public figures in our world. We are very proud to be both hosted AND edited by people with disabilities

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Season 3, Episode 20: Wendy Forkas of Community Catalyst

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2021/02/16

On today’s episode of the #STRIVECast, we interview Wendy Forkas of Community Catalyst, in California! STRIVE and Community Catalyst have recently launched a brand-new partnership where many of their program participants will become our students in our STRIVE WorldWIDE program! Thanks so much to Wendy for joining us. Stay tuned for a President’s Day-themed “Susie’s Q’s,” and lots more fun where that came from. Happy listening!

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33:40

Season 3, Episode 19: Rebecca Williams of Best...

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2021/02/09

On today’s episode of the #STRIVECast, Jeff and Noel sit down with Rebecca Williams of Best Buddies Maine- a new program in our area! Rebecca tells us all about Best Buddies, what they do, and their new Citizen’s Program. Listen in for information on how to join in on their activities! Thanks for joining us, Rebecca! The team also plays a Valentine’s Day themed Susie Q’s, hears an interesting poem during Noeltry, and chines In on a question about friendship during Ask Jeff! Thanks for listening

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36:31

Season 3, Episode 18: Shannon and Brianna from Case...

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2021/02/02

On today’s episode of the #STRIVECast, Jeff and Noel sit down with Shannon Emerson and Brianna Meister of our Case Management department at PSL/STRIVE! They tell us all about the important work they do, and how you or someone you know can get involved with Case Management here in Southern Maine. Thanks to them for joining us! Stick around for a Post-Officed themed Susie Q’s, two poems from Noel, and a creepy question for Ask Jeff! Thanks for listening!

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49:35

Season 3, Episode 17: Anna and Sophia of Summertime...

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2021/01/26

On today’s episode of the #STRIVECast, the gang sits down with Anna Schechter and Sophia Cosmadopolous of Summertime Gallery! Summertime is both an art studio and gallery in Brooklyn, New York, that connects artists with and without disabilities to create and display their work alongside one another. Anna and Sophia tell us all about the incredible work that Summertime does, and some of the exciting things they have coming up! Anna is a longtime friend of STRIVE and the gang, so don’t miss out

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53:03

Season 3, Episode 16: Mayor of Portland, Kate Snyder!

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2021/01/19

On today’s episode of the #STRIVECast, we’re joined by Portland’s very own Mayor, Kate Snyder! Mayor Snyder tells us all about her role in our city, how COVID-19 has impacted her role, what she hopes to achieve, and much more! Thanks so much to Mayor Snyder for taking the time to join us! Stick around to see who takes the lead in our weekly “Susie’s Q’s” game series, hear some great poetry from Noel, learn about Jeff’s future documentary, and so much more on this week’s episode. Thanks for

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57:43

Season 3, Episode 15: Jim Cloutier!

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2021/01/13

On today’s episode of the #STRIVECast, we sit down with attorney, community member, and Susie’s dad, Jim Cloutier! Jim tells us all about his work at Cloutier, Conley and Duffet, what it’s like to be County Commisioner, why STRIVE is important to him, and more! Not to mention some beekeeping tips! Thanks so much to Jim for joining us. Stick around for a rubber ducky-themed round of “Susie’s Q’s,” a poem about a muffin from Noel, and hear what Jeff would do if he ran into a unicorn! Thanks, as

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48:00

Season 3, Episode 14: Jessica Walton from UNE!

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2021/01/05

On today’s episode of the #STRIVECast, Jeff and Noel sit down with longtime friend of STRIVE, Jessica Walton! Jessica is a professor of Occupational Therapy at UNE, and tells us all about the world of OT and how it can help to support so many people. Thanks for joining us, Jess! Stick around for a Martin Luther King episode of “Susie’s Q’s,” a poem about a bicycle, and to find out who Jeff would split a pizza with and why! Thanks, as always, for listening!

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Season 3, Episode 13: New Year’s Extravaganza…2020...

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2020/12/29

On today’s episode of the #STRIVECast, the team takes a break from our busy interview schedule and just hangs out as a podcast #fam! We play a fun round of one of our favorite games, Facebook Marketplace Price is Right, Jeff does some on-point impression of his fellow co-hosts, and more! Happy New Year from our Podcast Family to yours! THANK YOU to all who listened and WATCHED the STRIVECast in 2020! We’re excited for all that 2021 will bring!

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48:47

Season 3, Episode 12: Mitch Waterman of Goodfire...

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2020/12/23

On today’s episode of the #STRIVECast, the gang sits down with longtime friend of STRIVE, Mitch Waterman! Mitch works over at Goodfire Brewing Co., which has generously been a part of our annual auction the past two years. Mitch tells us all about the fun stuff happening at Goodfire these days, and reminisces on some of his favorite STRIVE and STRIVE Rocks memories! Thanks for joining us, Mitch! Stick around for a beer-themed round of Susie’s Q’s, and of course, more #AskJeff and #Noeltry segments

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Season 3, Episode 11: Cary Tyson of Portland Downtown!

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2020/12/15

On today’s episode of the #STRIVECast, Jeff and Noel interview Cary Tyson, Executive Director of Portland Downtown! Cary tells us all about what exciting plans Portland Downtown has in the works for the holidays- including the Monument Square Tree Cam, and their Port City Gift Swap, which today is the last day to sign up for! All details can be found at www.portlandmaine.com . Thanks so much to Cary for joining us! Stick around for another great week of “Susie’s Q’s,” “Ask Jeff,” and “Noeltry,”

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52:42

Season 3, Episode 10: Nell Shipman of Portland Ballet!

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2020/12/08

On today’s episode of the #STRIVECast, Jeff and Noel interview Nell Shipman, Artistic Director and Executive Director of Portland Ballet! Nell tells us all about her awesome role, as well as the process for putting together this year’s Nutcracker At Home! Don’t miss out on everyone’s favorite Christmas Ballet- live from your own home on News Center Maine, Saturday December 12th at 9am and 8pm. Thanks so much to Nell for joining us! And as always, stick around for some more “Susie’s Q’s,” “Ask Jeff,”

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47:55

Season 3, Episode 9: Chef Brad Morrison of Have Chef...

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2020/12/01

On today’s episode of the #STRIVECast, Jeff and Noel interview long-time STRIVE friend, Chef Brad Morrison! Brad owns and operates (with his wonderful wife, Betsy!) a fantastic catering business called Have Chef Will Travel. You can check out their website at www.havechef.com. Brad and the gang talk all things food, and of course, Thanksgiving leftovers! Thanks so much to Brad for joining us! Stick around for another great week of “Susie’s Q’s” (winter solstice themed!), “Ask Jeff,” and of course,

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51:05

Season 3, Episode 8: Tom Talbott of Patriot Subaru!

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2020/11/24

On today’s episode of the #STRIVECast, Jeff and Noel sit down for a second time with our friend Tom Talbott of Patriot Subaru! Tom joins the pod again to talk about Patriot Subaru’s mission, values, and their upcoming Share the Love Event – which STRIVE is incredibly grateful to be a beneficiary of for the fourth year in a row. Thanks so much to Tom for joining us – and to everyone at Patriot for all they do to support STRIVE! Stick around for some fun #Thanksgiving-themed segments – and to hear

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Season 3, Episode 7: Katie Collins, STRIVE Director...

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2020/11/18

On today’s episode of the #STRIVECast, Jeff and Noel interview Director of Programs at STRIVE, Katie Collins! Katie is a longtime friend of the gang, and chats all about her role overseeing our STRIVE U program and more. Thanks so much for joining us Katie! Stick around for some more rounds of Susie’s Q’s, Ask Jeff, and another great Poem by Noel in the “Noeltry” segment. Happy #PodcastTuesday from us to you!

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45:02

Season 3, Episode 6: Architect Austin Smith!

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2020/11/10

On today's episode of the #STRIVECast, Jeff and Noel interview Austin Smith - local architect and winner of the coveted STRIVE Auction item of being a podcast guest! Austin tells us all about his awesome job, and talks about what it was like designing the Portland Public Library! Thanks so much to Austin for joining us. Tune in for that great conversation, as well as another round of "Susie's Q's," "Ask Jeff," and of course, Poetry from Noel - "Noeltry!" Happy listening!

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Season 3, Episode 5: STRIVE Volunteer Peggy Ceresia!

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2020/11/03

On today's episode of the #STRIVECast, Jeff and Noel interview their old friend - STRIVE's former volunteer Peggy Ceresia! Peggy joined us through the Jesuit Volunteer Corps in 2015-2016, and has remained a close friend of STRIVE ever since. Peggy tells us all about her job as a 1st grade teacher and Chicago, and how her time at STRIVE prepared her for the role. Stick around for another round of Noel's Poetry, aka Noeltry, another Ask Jeff advice segment, and of course, another game of Susie's Q's

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45:52

Season 3, Episode 4: Rick Langley from Disability...

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2020/10/27

On today’s episode of the #STRIVECast, we sit down with Rick Langley of Disability Rights Maine! Rick has been leading the charge of working on their Voting Access program to make sure individuals with disabilities in Maine are free from barriers to voting. If you or someone you know is looking for clarity on voting information – visit their website www.drme.org/voting! Thanks so much to Rick for joining us. Stick around for the long-awaited, famous Ham poem from Noel during our Noeltry segment, and

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Season 3, Episode 3: Jon Paradise from Town & Country...

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2020/10/20

On today’s episode of the #STRIVECast, Jeff and Noel sit down with Jon Paradise- VP of PR and Communication at Town & Country Federal Credit Union! Jon tells us all about TCFCU’s goals, mission, and their Better Neighbor Fund contest which we are honored to be in the running for! Thanks so much to Jon for joining us. Stick around for some more great “Noeltry” – Poetry by Noel, another “Ask Jeff” advice segment, and of course, another exciting game of “Susie’s Q’s!” Thanks for listening!

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Season 3, Episode 2: Nancy Rankin from UNE!

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2020/10/13

On today's episode of the #STRIVECast, the gang interviews Nancy Rankin - who works at the University of New England! Nancy tells us all about her work in teaching various human development and psychology classes, as well as her Art Therapy program. Thanks so much to Nancy for joining us! Later in the show, stick around for another great "Ask Jeff" advice segment -- and a brand new poem from Noel's Poetry segment, Noeltry! And as always, another rousing game of Susies Q's. Thanks for listening -

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Season 3, Episode 1: Chris Harper and Liana Marks...

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2020/10/06

On today’s episode of the #STRIVECast, we kick off a fresh new season of our show – with two new segments, “Ask Jeff” and “Noeletry” – Poetry by Noel! Today Jeff and Noel interview Chris Harper and Liana Marks, who work at @Whole Children – an agency similar to STRIVE in Hadley, MA! Chris and Liana tell us all about their awesome programs they have for people with disabilities, and the amazing sex ed curriculum they put together and teach. Thanks to the both of them for joining us! Stick around for

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