Mysterious Goings On
J. Alexander Greenwood
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Today's episode tackles a question of paramount concern for every parent, educator, and student: How are schools preparing your child for the unthinkable reality of an active shooter situation? And what protocols are in place to respond to such harrowing events?
We are honored to welcome Daniel Dluzneski, a seasoned professional whose illustrious career with the U.S. Secret Service spans over two decades. Beginning his journey as a K-9 Technician alongside his trusted companion Korak, Daniel has navigated his way to a significant role within the Emergency Management Department of the Pinellas County Florida School System.
In this capacity, Daniel has been instrumental in ensuring the safety of over 100,000 students across 140 schools. His seamless transition from the sphere of national security to the educational sector endows him with an invaluable perspective on the critical issue of school safety.
Daniel is also the author of "The First FIVE Minutes," a comprehensive guide focusing on the vital initial steps of lockdown procedures. Join us as we delve into his insights and explore this crucial topic further.
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Mentioned by Alex: Everytown partnered with Georgia Tech to study changes in social media conversations related to 114 American schools spanning 33 states, 90 days before active shooter drills compared with 90 days after the drills. This included drills in a mix of elementary, middle, and high schools. Everytown and Georgia Tech’s study further suggests that active shooter drills significantly impact mental health, regardless of whether they are implemented in elementary, middle, or high schools. However, each school level faces unique challenges. Stress and anxiety are highest among high school communities in the 90 days following drills (52 percent increase), while depression levels remain consistent with this age group. Middle school students, parents, and teachers experience the greatest increase in depression (55 percent), though stress and anxiety levels increase following drills as well (48 percent). Elementary school communities experience significant increases in stress and anxiety (28 percent) and depression (30 percent), though these impacts are less dramatic than those observed in middle and high schools. Click here for more info.
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Today, Alex delves into the enigmatic worlds of neurosurgery and thriller writing with esteemed guest Dr. Gary Simonds.
Dr. Simonds, a retired chief of neurosurgery and residency program director from the Karelian Clinic and the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, continues to shape future generations as a professor at the Virginia Tech School of Neuroscience.
The discussion explores the complexity of the human brain and the intricacies of neurological connections, as well as the psychological aspects of being a neurosurgeon.
Dr. Simonds also discusses the transition from his medical career to becoming an author and the themes of his medical psychological thriller, "Death's Pale Flag."
Moreover, the conversation touches on the characteristics required to deliver difficult news to patients, the emotional toll on health professionals, and the importance of empathy in practice.
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Announcer: Mary McKenna. PR After Hours Theme: https://filmmusic.io "Bossa Antigua" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC. Sound effects.This Mysterious Goings On Podcast episode was recorded and mixed at Green Shebeen Studios in beautiful Kansas City, Missouri. Copyright 2024, all rights reserved. No reproduction, excerpting, or other use without written permission.
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In this special movie watchalong episode, we delve into the 2000 sci-fi enigma that is "Supernova," Alex is joined once again by film critic Lucas Hardwick. The pair shed light on the flick's chaotic production, unrealized potential, and a surprisingly buff James Spader.
We'll navigate through the film's tumultuous creation, involving directorial upheavals and script overhauls, while pondering what might have been if its ambitious concepts had fully materialized.
Lucas and I will also explore Spader's transformative role in this cosmic thriller, discussing how his unexpected physicality brought a unique dimension to the film. Join us as we unravel the mysteries of "Supernova," engage with audience insights, and celebrate the film's quirky place in sci-fi history.
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About Lucas Hardwick & Alex Greenwood
When he’s not working as a Sasquatch stand-in for sleazy European films, Lucas Hardwick spends time writing film essays and reviews for We Belong Dead and Screem magazines. Lucas also enjoys writing horror shorts and has earned Quarterfinalist status in the Killer Shorts and HorrOrigins screenwriting contests. You can find Lucas’ shorts on Coverfly.
Alex Greenwood experienced the heart-wrenching unpredictability of the film industry when his debut screenplay project came to an abrupt halt following the producer's untimely death. Now, he flogs his acclaimed John Pilate Mystery Series and badgers friends into reading his award-winning horror stories. Praised for his dialogue, Alex brings a unique voice to mystery, horror, and general fiction.
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Announcer: Mary McKenna. PR After Hours Theme: https://filmmusic.io "Bossa Antigua" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC. Sound effects.This Mysterious Goings On Podcast episode was recorded and mixed at Green Shebeen Studios in beautiful Kansas City, Missouri. Copyright 2024, all rights reserved. No reproduction, excerpting, or other use without written permission.We are an Amazon Associates seller, and some of our links may earn us a commission.
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Today's episode is going to be a home run! We are rejoined by Matt Stewart, an Emmy award-winning anchor and reporter at Fox 4 News in Kansas City, and author of "Unique Eats and Eateries of Kansas City." Today, he tells us about his newest work, "The Kansas City Royals: An Illustrated Timeline," an opulent and detailed account of the Kansas City Royals baseball team history. This beautiful book offers a captivating journey from the franchise's origin in 1969 to its stellar World Series triumphs, filled with rich visuals and a committed examination of the team's legacy.
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Stewart shares insights into the Royals' past, explaining how the team received its name through a contest and why blue and white became their colors. He also expresses his long-standing fandom for the Royals, tracing back to 1987, and how that passion influenced his writing.
Stewart also ponders the current state and future of baseball in America, questioning whether it still holds its status as the national pastime and discussing changes meant to adapt the game to modern audiences. He also comments on reporting around the Kansas City Royals' attempt to acquire a new downtown stadium.
You don't don't want to walk on this one, folks! Batter up for a great conversation with Matt Stewart!
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This Mysterious Goings On Podcast episode was recorded and mixed at Green Shebeen Studios in beautiful Kansas City, Missouri. Copyright 2024, all rights reserved. No reproduction, excerpting, or other use without written permission.
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In this captivating episode, we immerse ourselves in the atmospheric world of 1930s Pittsburgh with the dynamic literary duo, M.M. Downing and S.J. Waugh. Downing and Waugh discuss their middle-grade trilogy "The Adventures of the Flash Gang," where the lead character, a street orphan, and his diverse gang outwit pro-Nazi plots.
Dubbed by host Alex Greenwood as "The Baker Street Irregulars meets Encyclopedia Brown," the book's setting provides a gritty, smoggy backdrop that effectively becomes a character in itself and resonates with the current political climate, drawing parallels with modern American politics. It's a book that will capture your middle grader's attention and may just delight the middle-grader in you.
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“Delightfully Dickensian in spirit. Period events are woven seamlessly into this rollicking tale of friendship and fortitude. I challenge any reader not to fall in love with the histrionics and devil-may-care verve of Pearl Alice Clavell and her grease-smeared partner in crime, Lewis Carter.” —J.R. Potter, author of Thomas Creeper and the Gloomsbury Secret
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Announcer: Mary McKenna. PR After Hours Theme: https://filmmusic.io "Bossa Antigua" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC. Sound effects.
This Mysterious Goings On Podcast episode was recorded and mixed at Green Shebeen Studios in beautiful Kansas City, Missouri. Copyright 2024, all rights reserved. No reproduction, excerpting, or other use without written permission.
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