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It's Giving Tuesday! Shawnda brings on Leslie Scantling of Flock Cancer Idaho— the fun run/walk dedicated to raising funds and awareness towards breast cancer treatment. Learn how this nonprofit took off in 2021 and how to get involved in next year's festivities.

In the fourth episode of our #GivingTuesday series Shawnda talks with the executive director of Life's Kitchen as well as one of their trainees. They dive into their favorite recipes, how the organization has grown, what's on their plate in the near future and how you can show your support.

Shawnda sits down with Wendy from Royal Family Kids Camp Boise—a summer camp for children in foster care. RFK Camp is all about building a world free of childhood trauma. Wendy runs us through the ins and outs of camp, what makes this camp so special and how you can get involved.

In the second episode from the #GivingTuesday series Shawnda discusses the Women’s and Children’s Alliance with Laura and Lupe. This nonprofit strives for safety, healing, and freedom from domestic abuse and sexual assault. Hear how the WCA was created, how they are helping today, and how you can get involved.

In the first episode from the November series #GivingTuesday, Shawnda sits down with Paula and Tylar of COBS, an organization that provides trauma care for victims of human trafficking across Idaho. They discuss how it was started, where it’s at now, and how to donate to this vital Idaho non-profit organization.

In this final episode from the #It’sAllABunchOfHocusPocus series, we hear the chilling tale of Lyda Southard, America’s first well known female serial killer. Enthusiast and filmmaker Bronwyn Leslie walks us through Lyda’s life, including her alleged murder methods, trials, time spent in prison, and her escape from the Idaho Old Penitentiary. The story made made big headlines in the 1920’s but has been largely forgotten ever since.

In this episode Shawnda hears from Andrew Denali, who has a truly haunted past. They uncover the paranormal stories from that past with Andrew recounting every eerie detail. From haunted colonial houses to trembling college roommates, these insidious events might keep you up all night.

Shawnda and team get to the bottom of some common and some peculiar fears. They discuss what makes their own skin crawl, and take submissions from listeners to gain insight into the unpredictable world of phobias. Be sure to tell us your greatest fears on our Instagram or TikTok. Part of this month's series "It's All a Bunch of Hocus Pocus".

Shawnda rounds up the podcast team to put on their acting hats for a table reading of perhaps THE MOST NIGHTMARISH TALE EVER! We know, that’s a bold claim—but with plenty of murder, mystery, mayhem and the occasional machete, this sinister tale should make your blood run cold. Will you be able to listen til the end? Story brought to us by author Colin Nissan of The New Yorker. Part of this month's series "It's All a Bunch of Hocus Pocus".

In this episode, we sit down with Dallan and Lauren to talk about what life is like as a high school student. We get into the pandemic, navigating social media, peer pressure and what classes SHOULD be added to every high school curriculum...looking at you ‘taxes’. They play a game of "Name That Sound" with clips of common sounds from the past. See how many you can guess!