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 unpacks a metaphor and becomes a warrior​.​ ​+ Sue Scott ​and​ Zippy Laske thank Bill Penzey and his “every kind of very kind people!” ​Episode Details

• Island of Discarded Women Episode #23 was directed and produced by Sue Scott
• Cast: Sue Scott, Zippy Laske and spoken word artist, Brittany Delaney
• Written by Brittany, Zippy, and Sue
• Special Guest is Cheryl Thomas, founder and CEO of Global Rights for Women.
• Musical Guest is Natalie Nowytski with Scott Keever on guitar.
• Original songs “Vinok na mohylu” and “Moj rodin” music and lyrics by Natalie Nowytski
• Original song “Very Kind People” music and lyrics by Zippy Laske
• Live Audio Engineering by Katharine Horowitz and John Robinson
• Mixed and Edited by Sue Scott
• Mastered by Tony Axtell
• Lighting by Bill Healey
• Photos by Amanda Skeivik

HELP FOR UKRAINE suggested by our musical guest, Natalie Nowytski:

• Medical and refugee aid through Project Hope  www.projecthope.org
• Humanitarian aid through the Canada-Ukraine Foundation www.cufoundation.ca
• Aid to Ukraine’s Armed Forces through the National Bank of Ukraine https://bank.gov.ua/en/news/
• A repository of links for Humanitarian aid: www.supportukraine.co

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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. Silvia recounts a phone number that changed her life. And musical guest Ivory Doublette sings the original “We Are One” with Zippy Laske and Tim Carrow.   

Episode Details

• Island of Discarded Women Episode #22 was directed and produced by Sue Scott
• Cast: Silvia Pontaza, Sue Scott, Zippy Laske and spoken word artist, Brittany Delaney
• Written by Brittany, Silvia, and Sue
• Special Guest is Carolyn Holbrook
• Musical Guest is Ivory Doublette with Tim Carrow on guitar
• Original song “We Are One” music and lyrics by Timothy Levy from the upcoming musical celebrating women activists, PROTEST: A Revolutionary Rock Opus – http://protestrockopus.com/
• Excerpts from Carolyn Holbrook’s memoir, “Tell Me Your Names and I Will Testify” and an anthology co-edited with David Mura, “We Are Meant To Rise”
• Live Audio Engineering by Dieter Poppen with assistance by Mikayla Finnegan
• Mixed and Edited by Sue Scott
• Mastered by Tony Axtell
• Lighting by Nick Walberg
• Photos by Sara Erdman
• Social Media assistance by Ashton Schneider

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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 holiday. Guest Carole Jean Anderson is grateful to be creative again. Zippy Laske aspires to be somebody’s somebody, + Dae Yang, Silvia Pontaza & Sue Scott.

Episode Details

• Island of Discarded Women Episode #21 was directed and produced by Sue Scott
• Cast: Silvia Pontaza, Dae Yang, Sue Scott, Zippy Laske and guest Carole Jean Anderson
• Written by Carole Jean, Silvia, Dae, Zippy and Sue
• Special Guest is Cathy Wurzer
• Musical Guest is Jennifer Grimm with Joe Cruz on guitar
• Original song “Somebody’s Somebody” music and lyrics by Zippy Laske
• Original song “A Quiet Christmas” music and lyrics by Jennifer Grimm
• Excerpts from “Remember” by Claudia Schmidt sung by Carole Jean Anderson
• Live Audio Engineering by Katharine Horowitz with assistance by Mikayla Finnegan
• Mixed and Edited by Sue Scott
• Mastered by Tony Axtell
• Lighting by Barry Browning
• Photos by Amanda Skeivik
• Social Media assistance by Ashton Schneider

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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 Pontaza and Sue Scott tell stories that make sense…now. And Zippy Laske wants us to shine like the moon!

Episode Details

• Island of Discarded Women Episode #20 was directed and produced by Sue Scott
• Cast: Shanan Custer, Silvia Pontaza, Dae Yang, Sue Scott and Zippy Laske
• Written by Shanan, Silvia, Dae, Zippy and Sue
• Special Guest is Melissa Olson
• Musical Guest is Kat Perkins with Eric Warner on guitar.
• Original song “Moon Song” music and lyrics by Zippy Laske
• Original song “Fearless” music and lyrics by Kat Perkins
• Live Audio Engineering by Katharine Horowitz and Sam Hudson
• Mixed and Edited by Sue Scott. 
• Mastered by Tony Axtell
• Lighting by Barry Browning
• Photos by Amanda Skeivik
• Social Media assistance by Ashton Schneider

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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 asks us to make peace with our shadows. Musical guest Nora Montanez Patterson performs her original tribute to the activist Dolores Huerta from the upcoming PROTEST! And our Island cast shares stories of resiliency.

Episode Details

• Island of Discarded Women Episode #19 was directed and produced by Sue Scott
• Cast: Silvia Pontaza, Dae Yang, Mo Perry, Sue Scott, Zippy Laske and spoken word artist Brittany Delaney
• Written by Brittany, Silvia, Dae, Mo, Zippy and Sue
• Special Guest is Betty Folliard
• Musical Guest is Nora Montanez Patterson with Tim Carrow on guitar.
• Original song, “Dragon Lady” music by Miguel Gonzales, lyrics by Nora Montanez Patterson, written for the Revolutionary Rock Opus PROTEST!
• Original song “Until You’re Back” music and lyrics by Zippy Laske
• Live Audio Engineering by Sam Hudson and Katharine Horowitz
• Edited by Sue Scott. Mixed and mastered by Sam Hudson with Katharine Horowitz
• Lighting by Barry Browning
• Photos by Sara Erdman
• PR assistance by Dorothy Rand
• Social Media assistance by Ashton Schneider

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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 never knew. And Sue wonders about the racial history we didn’t learn in the 5th grade. Plus, a shout out to our newest graduate, Dae Yang!

EPISODE DETAILS

• Island of Discarded Women Episode #18 was directed and produced by Sue Scott
• Special Guest is Jearlyn Steele
• Storytelling guest is Candace Barrett Birk
• “Blessed Assurance” Performed by Jearlyn Steele. Arranged and accompanied by Billy Steele. 
• “This Little Light of Mine” excerpt performed by Jearlyn Steele
• “American Anthem” (underscoring Candace’s story,) written and composed by Gene Scheer. Performed by Brian Pekol
• “Natural Woman” by Carole King. Excerpt performed live by Carole King and Jearlyn Steele on A Prairie Home Companion, October 13, 2007 in Baltimore, MD
• Music transitions and underscoring arranged and performed by Brian Pekol
• Episode edited, mixed and sound designed by Sue Scott. Mastered by Tony Axtell
• Assistance by Hannah McDonald and Ashton Schneider

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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 her ongoing journey towards breaking the silence. Plus, Holly, a licensed psychologist, provides insight into child sexual abuse within the family. April is National Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Month.  If you need help to break through the silence, please call the 24/7 hotline: 1-800-656-4673 or rainn.org EPISODE DETAILS

• Island of Discarded Women Episode #17 was directed and produced by Sue Scott
• Special Guest is Jennifer Grimm – Mother of 4, professional musician and composer. Lives in the Twin Cities. www.jennifergrimm.com
• Additional guest is Holly Smart, a licensed Psychologist and registered Art Therapist who teaches art therapy courses at the Adler Graduate School including courses in grief and loss issues, children and adolescents and family systems. She has over 30 years of therapy experience working with children and families, as well as women impacted by complex trauma. 
• “Easy Now” written and performed by Jennifer Grimm with husband, Joe Cruz on guitar.
• “Hush Now” lullaby written and performed by Jennifer Grimm
• Episode edited and mixed by Sue Scott. Mastered by Tony Axtell
• Assistance by Hannah McDonald

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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 Lava Lamp, masks up!

EPISODE DETAILS

• Island of Discarded Women Episode #16 was directed and produced by Sue Scott
• Written by Brittany Delaney, Shanan Custer and Sue Scott
• Special Guests are Ingrid Rasmussen, Shosh Dworsky & Jane McDonald
• Cast: Silvia Pontaza, Regina Marie Williams and Shanan Custer
• “Hinei Mah Tov” arrangement by Rich Dworsky, featuring Sally Dworsky on lead vocal, Peter Ostroushko on mandolin, Dean Magraw on guitar and Rich Dworsky on piano/keyboards and background vocals
• “Holden Evening Prayer” performed by the Holy Trinity Lutheran Singers, directed by Ann Schrooten and accompanied by Rachel Trelstad-Porter
• McDonald Sisters singing moments from a 2015 video documentary of the sisters by Bill Sorem
• Opening: “Stand Up” by Kelley Hunt/Al Berman, with EEs Music publishing, BMI 88 Records EERSUS1801
• Episode edited and mixed and sound designed by Sue Scott. Mastered by Tony Axtell
• Assistance by Hannah McDonald

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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 fairfight.com, the incredible organization founded by rock star, Stacey Abrams!

BONUS DETAILS

• “Dear Mitch” was written and performed by Sue Scott
• Song written and performed by Zippy Laske
• Illustration by Sara Richardson

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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 Professor Duchess Harris, fills in the blanks and R&B singer Kelley Hunt gets us on our feet!EPISODE DETAILS

• Island of Discarded Women Episode #15 was directed and produced by Sue Scott
• Written by Shanan Custer, Brittany Delaney, Dawn Brodey and Sue Scott
• Special Guest is Duchess Harris
• “Stand Up” by Kelley Hunt/Al Berman, with EEs Music publishing, BMI 88 Records EERSUS1801
• Episode edited and mixed by Sue Scott. Mastered by Tony Axtell
• Assistance by Hannah McDonald

Listen to Kelley Hunt’s song,“Stand Up,”  from this episode! The entire song!

http://www.kelleyhunt.com/home.html

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