Podcasts by Island of Discarded Women

Ep. 34 Seat at the Table–LIVE–with special guest Gaelynn Lea! from 2023-09-15T06:12

It’s our “thunderous” August show under the tent! Special guest and musician Gaelynn Lea shares her journey from Tiny Desk Contest to Macbeth on Broadway and advocates for embracing accessibilit...

Ep. 33 Endless Possibilities–LIVE–with guests Paula Poundstone&Jearlyn Steele! from 2023-07-31T21:21

It’s our June show outside on a gorgeous night!  Special guest, the one and only Paula Poundstone subs in as our virtual assistant, tries to learn a lullaby and shares a never before told story!...

Ep. 32 Starting Again–LIVE–with guests Princess Titus&Jonatha Brooke! from 2023-05-31T19:41

An important night in our new home!  Special guest Princess Titus, the co-founder of Appetite for Change, lost her son to gun violence. She shares her drive to help others heal from this type of...

Ep. 31 Journey of Hope–LIVE–with guests Patty Wetterling&Leslie Vincent from 2022-12-31T01:51

Our beautiful December show! Special guest Patty Wetterling, a searching mom for over 27 years, graciously shares with Sue her journey of hope to find her son Jacob. Musical guest Leslie Vincent...

Ep. 30 Choosing Joy–LIVE–with guests Roxane Battle&The OK Factor! from 2022-11-30T01:42

It’s here! Our joy-filled November Show! Special guest Roxane Battle brings us boundless pockets of joy through her best-selling book and details her work with behavioral health. Thrilling alt s...

Ep. 29 She is Fierce–LIVE–with guests Marcie Rendon&Jaspar Lepak from 2022-10-31T00:05

Special guest, writer Marcie Rendon, highlights the brilliance and resiliency of native people through her mystery novels and a searing new play, “Say Their Names,” with excerpts read by Oogie_P...

Ep. 28 Resilience–LIVE–with guests Dr. Pauline Boss&Rhiannon Fiskradatz from 2022-09-30T03:53

Gathering on the 21st anniversary of September 11th, our special guest, Dr. Pauline Boss, who coined the term “ambiguous loss,” reminds us that closure is a myth. Shanan Custer, with help from R...

Ep. 27 We Are Enough–LIVE–with guests Mikki Morrissette&Courtney Yasmineh from 2022-08-31T22:04

Our special guest, Mikki Morrissette publisher of Minnesota Women’s Press, shares her journey from choosing single motherhood to owning a magazine. Musical guest Courtney Yasmineh, is still maki...

Ep. 26 Digging Deep–LIVE–with guests Georgia Fort&Judah Gardner from 2022-06-30T22:11

Fearless independent journalist Georgia Fort shares her journey to change the narrative. Musical guest, Judah Gardner challenges us to stand firm. Dae Yang sings about a heartfelt personal disco...

Ep. 25 Nurturers–LIVE–with guests Ann Reed, Mary Jo Pehl&Jennifer Baldwin Peden from 2022-05-31T07:50

In this powerful show, iconic singer Ann Reed honors the original Mother’s Day and our heroes. Comedian Mary Jo Pehl reads from her new memoir, out now, “Dumb, Dumb, Dumb, My Mother’s Book Revie...

Ep. 24 In Real Time–LIVE–with guests Dr. Artika Tyner&Rachel Kurtz from 2022-04-30T04:09

Guest Dr. Artika Tyner, civil rights lawyer, educator and founder of Planting People Growing Justice talks about making a difference in real time for future leaders of color. Powerhouse singer R...

Ep. 23 Courage–LIVE–with guests Cheryl Thomas&Natalie Nowytski from 2022-03-31T17:15

W​e are Standing with Ukraine​ via musical guest Natalie Nowytski​! ​F​ounder of Global Rights for Women​,​ Cheryl Thomas, helps us think legally about violence against women​.​ Brittany Delaney...

Ep. 22 Divine Interventions–LIVE–with guest Carolyn Holbrook from 2022-02-28T21:41

It’s our February episode! Special guest Carolyn shares with Sue her journey from incarcerated teen to celebrated literary arts advocate. Brittany offers up a mistaken door that led to healing. ...

Ep. 21 Grateful–LIVE–with guests Cathy Wurzer and Jennifer Grimm from 2022-01-04T02:18

It’s our December episode! Special guest, broadcast journalist Cathy Wurzer, shares her joy-filled, inspiring work. Musical guest Jennifer Grimm, with husband Joe Cruz, brings us a little holida...

Ep. 20 Figuring It Out–LIVE–with guests Melissa Olson and Kat Perkins from 2021-11-30T22:19

Special guest and Documentarian, Melissa Olson, shares her journey of discovering the truth. Musical guest Kat Perkins asks us to live fearlessly! Cast members Shanan Custer, Dae Yang, Silvia Po...

Ep. 19 LIVE AGAIN!–with guest Betty Folliard from 2021-10-30T21:02

We are live again! Guest Betty Folliard, founder of ERAMN, enlightens us on her tireless fight for equal rights for women. Brittany Delaney delivers a stirring poem about Justice. Zippy Laske as...

Ep. 18 Remembering–with special guest Jearlyn Steele from 2021-06-14T21:42:26

We are remembering, honoring and paying attention.  Jearlyn Steele, shares family joys and tragedies and ultimately decides to keep on singing. Candace Barrett Birk remembers the father she neve...

Ep. 17 Healing the Silence–with special guest Jennifer, a survivor from 2021-04-05T23:17:36

Jennifer had stayed silent for decades, but when she finally revealed to her family that she had been sexually abused as a child by a family member, she was silenced all over again. She shares h...

Ep. 16 Grace–with Pastor Ingrid Rasmussen, Rabbi Shosh Dworsky&Sister Jane McDonald from 2021-01-31T20:17

Searching for Grace, Hope and Gratitude during these unsettling times. Sue talks with 3 women of faith. Regina delivers a powerful poem by Brittany Delaney, Shanan mourns virtually and Miri, the...

Bonus:“Dear Mitch”A Relevant Replay for the Runoff! from 2020-12-29T07:29:07

Just in time for the Georgia Runoff Elections!  This very timely excerpt from Ep. 5 was recorded LIVE from Minneapolis in August 2019. To support the Georgia runoff effort, please go to fairfigh...

Ep. 15 Stand Up–with Guest Duchess Harris from 2020-10-28T23:11:42

Celebrating women speaking out! Shanan takes a train to an inauguration. Brittany wonders if she can be a Ruth. Dawn does the 19th Amendment. Sue votes from her heart. Special guest, History Pro...

Ep. 14 Insight–with Regina Marie Williams, Isabell Monk O’Connor&Kelli Foster Warder from 2020-08-19T06:00

EPISODE DETAILS Three conversations with three strong Black women. All in the arts. All with insightful personal stories to share. Plus, Sue and Zippy deliver an ode to a woman we all know and m...

Ep. 13 Listening–with Guest Sarah Lynne RN from 2020-06-28T19:49:59

EPISODE DETAILS In our second “from home” episode, we reflect and react to the murder of George Floyd and the ongoing pandemic.  Dae talks about “living while Asian” in this time of COVID. Shana...

Ep. 12 Who’s Zooming Whom?–In Quarantine–with Guests Fran&Drew Jansen from 2020-04-29T03:42

EPISODE DETAILS In our first episode from home, we attempt an Island Zoom. Mo unearths an historical reference. Shanan shares her diary. Nancy visits her brave dentist. Sue wonders What If. Zipp...

Ep. 11 International Women’s Day–LIVE–with Guest Amy Matthews from 2020-03-19T18:32

EPISODE DETAILS Before we were “flattening the curve,” we were LIVE for International Women’s Day! Silvia shares her story of immigrating from Guatemala. Sue wonders when it will be the RIGHT ti...

Ep. 10 Confidence–LIVE–with Guest Nekima Levy Armstrong from 2020-02-16T08:18

EPISODE DETAILS LIVE! Opening night in our NEW home, Crooners Supper Club! Lorna Landvik joins the Islanders and finds out that confidence is a muscle that needs flexing. Sue honors Mary Engelbr...

Ep. 9 Faith -LIVE- with Guest Susan Kimberly from 2020-01-12T19:08

EPISODE DETAILS LIVE! Our special guest, transgender trailblazer, Susan Kimberly, shares her very personal story. We hear a piece from her new play. The cast examines their faith. And a visitor ...

Ep. 8 Strings Attached–LIVE–with Guest Kim Insley from 2019-12-10T07:35

EPISODE DETAILS LIVE! The puppets crash the climate party. Nancy dreams of a Dr. Kildare shirt. Dae notes that strings are attached. Sue gets wrapped up in parody. Simone sings of diamonds and s...

Ep. 7 How Dare She–LIVE–with Guest Lorna Landvik from 2019-11-11T00:31

EPISODE DETAILS LIVE! The signs from the crowd get real. Shanan and Kate celebrate 16. Sue wonders if women ruled. Zippy sings about 2 things a girl should be. And funny author, Lorna Landvik, t...

Ep. 6 Boundless Rage–LIVE–with Guest Kevyn Burger from 2019-10-10T15:43:38

EPISODE DETAILS LIVE! “End of the World” rehearsals begin. Sue honors the shoulders we’re standing on. The audience joins in and sounds off. Zippy sings about Boundless Rage. A tribute to Emma L...

Ep. 5 Dear Mitch–LIVE–with Guest Nancy Carlson from 2019-09-06T03:39

EPISODE DETAILS LIVE from the Nord Social Hall! Shanan cancels her membership. Mo asks all to share stories of their female influencers. Sue and Zippy, make an appeal at the Open Mic to all the ...

Ep. 4 Trust Me–LIVE–with Guest Robin Hickman from 2019-08-08T01:13:10

EPISODE DETAILS LIVE from the Nord Social Hall in Minneapolis! Paula Poundstone visits Sue in her dreams and tells her what to do. Mo “arrives” on the island to write a book and shares her story...

Ep. 3 Plan B–LIVE–with Guest Ann Kim from 2019-07-05T21:51:57

Episode Details First of our monthly LIVE episodes at the NORD SOCIAL HALL in Minneapolis! Sue asks Miri about a Plan B, New wash up, Nancy, announces the auditions for her play, The End of the ...

Ep. 2 The Pitch–LIVE–with Guest Ann Bancroft from 2019-06-03T16:54:30

Episode Details LIVE from the Twin Cities Women’s Expo! Sue pitches her podcast, visits the Anger Hut and sits down with her special guest, the explorer, Ann Bancroft! Island of Discarded Women ...

Ep. 1 Washing Up–PILOT–with Guest Roxane Battle from 2019-05-06T11:00:15

EPISODE DETAILS Veteran radio actor Sue Scott, having been “put out to pasture,” has just washed up on the island. Dazed and confused, she sets out on a mission to discover what this island is a...

Trailer – with Guest Paula Poundstone from 2019-02-12T10:25:45

EPISODE DETAILS A quick spin through the island set up and then Sue sits down with Paula P. before her gig in St. Cloud, MN! This is just a taste of the conversation with Paula. The full convers...

Theme Song–for Island of Discarded Women from 2019-01-02T11:16:50

Episode Details “Fly Away” written and performed for this podcast by Zippy Laske Audio Engineering and Final Mix by Egg Music Studios, Minneapolis

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