"The basic premise of the event is that hunters hunt rattlesnakes from the surrounding environment all across West Texas, and bring them into the roundup for the weekend. And during the roundup, these snakes are kept in a pit and then, one by one, beheaded and skinned in front of in front of audiences." - Elizabeth MeLampy Elizabeth MeLampy is a lawyer dedicated to animal rights and protection, and her passion for this work shines through in her latest book, Forget the Camel, the Madcap World of Animal Festivals and What They Say About Being Human . To research the book, Elizabeth traveled across the country, immersing herself in a wide range of animal festivals — from the Iditarod dog sled race to the rattlesnake roundup in Sweetwater, Texas. Elizabeth examines these festivals as revealing microcosms of our broader relationship with animals. Whether it's rattlesnake hunts, frog-jumping contests, ostrich races, or groundhog celebrations, these events reflect the ways humans use animals to express cultural identity, community pride, and historical traditions. Yet beneath the pageantry and excitement lies a deeper question: Is our fascination with these spectacles worth the toll it takes on the animals involved? With compassion and insight, Elizabeth invites readers to consider whether there’s a more ethical and empathetic way to honor our stories — one that respects both animals and the traditions they inspire. Please listen, share and read, Forget the Camel. It will be released on April 8th, 2025. https://apollopublishers.com/index.php/forget-the-camel/…
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Here's a special summer edition of the podcast with author Jennifer Maruno discussing her new book for young readers, Until Niagara Falls, a coming-of-age story about a troubled friendship that takes place over an eventful summer in 1960s Niagara Falls, Ontario. We also touch on the importance of stories and storytelling to her career as an educato…
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To celebrate CMHA Canadian Mental Health Week, May 2 - 8, 2022, we speak with author, mental health advocate and peer support worker Darcy Patrick about his mental health story, his body of work, and his fifth and newest book, Managing Wellness: Creating and Maintaining a Mind, Body & Soul Connection. To learn more about Darcy or to purchase the bo…
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Episode 3. Three Funerals for My Father with Jolie Phuong Hoang
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1:04:40This month we speak with Jolie Phuong Hoang (joliehoang.com), author of Anchorless and the excellent new memoir Three Funerals for My Father, a story of her escape from communist Vietnam in 1983 with elements of the supernatural. The book is available to buy from major booksellers or to borrow from the Niagara Falls Public Library. To learn more ab…
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This month we're continuing the conversation on mental health with a look at the Canadian Mental Health Association's free BounceBack program. Coach Rachel Summers explains how the program works, and how you can access it for free. For more info and downloadable materials, see their website: https://bouncebackontario.ca or call the CMHA at 1-866-34…
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In our very first episode we talk to Susan Chudzik-Sipos, Registered Clinical Psychologist and owner of CBT Niagara, as well as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences at McMaster University. We ask Susan what Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is and how it can help those struggling with a variety of m…
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