Keep Your Voice Down

Alek and Doug discuss all things Austin, as Alek heads to Texas for the Independent News Sustainability Summit and 2022 LION Local Journalism Awards. The pair go over which categories Watershed Voice nominated for, Doug decides which sessions Alek and Deborah will attend at the summit, and Alek talks about being a writing mentor for the Voices of Youth program in Kalamazoo.

The show’s theme is “Howling at the Moon” by D Fine Us, and this week’s outro music is “Live in the Moment”  by WEARETHEGOOD You can support Keep Your Voice Down with a donation here.

Any views or opinions expressed on “Keep Your Voice Down” are those of its hosts and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the podcast’s sponsors, Watershed Voice staff or its board of directors.

Alek and Doug are joined by #MomLife columnist Steph Hightree, and Mark Quinn of Heart 2 Heart Autism Center to discuss the Three Rivers-based center and the services it provides. The quartet also talks about the importance of respite care, the stigma and misconceptions surrounding autism, and coping mechanisms for parents/caregivers of children who have autism and/or other cognitive disorders.

The Heart 2 Heart Autism Center is located at 306 S. Lincoln Ave. in Three Rivers, and Mark can be reached at (269) 535-9183 during regular business hours. The center is open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Wednesdays, and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays.

The show’s theme is “Howling at the Moon” by D Fine Us, and this week’s outro music is “Waste Our Time”  by Jane & The Boy You can support Keep Your Voice Down with a donation here.

Any views or opinions expressed on “Keep Your Voice Down” are those of its hosts and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the podcast’s sponsors, Watershed Voice staff or its board of directors.

Alek and Doug are joined by "My America" co-hosts Kim Moffat and Dan Moyle to discuss federal student loan debt forgiveness on the heels of President Joe Biden's unveiling of a three-part plan "to address the burden of growing college costs," and "to make the student loan system more manageable for working families."

The show’s theme is “Howling at the Moon” by D Fine Us, and this week’s outro music is "Sleepin on Me" by FVMELESS. You can support Keep Your Voice Down with a donation here.

Any views or opinions expressed on “Keep Your Voice Down” are those of its hosts and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the podcast’s sponsors, Watershed Voice staff or its board of directors.

Alek and Doug are joined by rapper, singer, songwriter, producer and engineer poet Mikel James Watkins. Mikel talks fatherhood, mental health peaks and valleys, better understanding the history behind the music he produces, and his upcoming event at Harvey House in Constantine.

You can purchase tickets for "Awakening In August" on Eventbrite, while still available. The show begins at 5 p.m. on Saturday, August 27 and is expected to continue until 2 a.m. with more than a dozen acts scheduled to perform. You can find Mikel's music on all major streaming platforms and on his website.

The show’s theme is “Howling at the Moon” by D Fine Us, and this week’s outro music is “Broken” by Mikel James Watkins. You can support Keep Your Voice Down with a donation here.

Any views or opinions expressed on “Keep Your Voice Down” are those of its hosts and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the podcast’s sponsors, Watershed Voice staff or its board of directors.

Alek and Doug return to their respective mics to discuss what went down at the Watershed Voice Artist Showcase last weekend, why Doug wasn't there, and why taking multiple plane rides and attending a handful of summer weddings before your friend's big event isn't conducive to co-hosting. So join us, as Alek unintentionally sets the world record for saying "incredible" the most times in a 40-minute podcast, and Doug waxes poetic about humpback whales.

The show’s theme is “Howling at the Moon” by D Fine Us, and this week’s outro music is “UGLY” by Mikel James Watkins. You can support Keep Your Voice Down with a donation here.

Any views or opinions expressed on “Keep Your Voice Down” are those of its hosts and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the podcast’s sponsors, Watershed Voice staff or its board of directors.

Kalamazoo recording artist, producer, and songwriter Sherridan Harris returns to Keep Your Voice Down to chat with Doug and Alek ahead of Saturday's Watershed Voice Artist Showcase. The trio discuss Sherridan a.k.a. Sherdizzil's sophomore record "The Vine Album," his growth as an artist and as a performer, rap and hip-hop nerdom, and how this year's showcase will be different from last year's show.

The show’s theme is “Howling at the Moon” by D Fine Us, and this week’s outro music is “Bet That” by Sherdizzil. You can support Keep Your Voice Down with a donation here.

Any views or opinions expressed on “Keep Your Voice Down” are those of its hosts and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the podcast’s sponsors, Watershed Voice staff or its board of directors.

With Doug on vacation in Beantown, friend of the show Dan Moyle steps in as Alek's cohost for this week's episode with Erin Schultes. Erin is the Democratic candidate for District Two St. Joseph County Commissioner, vice chair of the St. Joseph County, Michigan Democrats, and a member of the Three Rivers Pride Committee. The trio discusses why Erin decided to run for public office, the recent ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn Roe v. Wade, and the Ban Off Our Bodies protest in Centreville which Erin organized and Dan attended.

The show’s theme is “Howling at the Moon” by D Fine Us, and this week’s outro music is “MVP” by Vic Sage. You can support Keep Your Voice Down with a donation here.

Any views or opinions expressed on “Keep Your Voice Down” are those of its hosts and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the podcast's sponsors, Watershed Voice staff or its board of directors.

Any views or opinions expressed on “Keep Your Voice Down” are those of its hosts and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the podcast’s sponsors, Watershed Voice staff or its board of directors.

Local author, Watershed Voice columnist, and limited licensed psychologist Charles Thomas returns to Keep Your Voice Down to discuss mental health options in Southwest Michigan, his book Headcase (The Remix), his daughter's high school graduation party, the genius of Erin Schultes, and Josh Brolin and Al Pacino's avid listenership of KYVD. Doug, Alek, and Charles also break down the lineup for the upcoming Watershed Voice Artist Showcase.

The show’s theme is “Howling at the Moon” by D Fine Us, and this week’s outro music is “Chilling Injury” by Fasssounds. You can support Keep Your Voice Down with a donation here.

Any views or opinions expressed on “Keep Your Voice Down” are those of its hosts and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the podcast’s sponsors, Watershed Voice staff or its board of directors.

Alek and Doug return from yet another involuntary hiatus to chat with Rock Island, Illinois native and Creative Aubrey "Aubs." Barnes. The trio talks about Aubrey's latest published work "it is Written. it is Good.", their hip-hop and rap influences, mental health, education, open mics, rap battles, and antiracism.

You can follow Aubrey on Instagram @poeticaubs, learn more about him on his website, and see him perform live at next month's Watershed Voice Artist Showcase. 

The show’s theme is “Howling at the Moon” by D Fine Us, and this week’s outro music is “Confidence” by WEARETHEGOOD. You can support Keep Your Voice Down with a donation here.

Any views or opinions expressed on “Keep Your Voice Down” are those of its hosts and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the podcast’s sponsors, Watershed Voice staff or its board of directors.

Alek was contemplating podcast retirement after technical issues ruined two completed interviews, and forced he and his cohost Doug into a longer than expected hiatus. But don't fret: They're finally back, and mediocre as ever.

So join your favorite duo (besides Tina Fey and Amy Poehler), as they catch you up on all that has happened erstwhile in the lives of Doug & Alek. There was of course, Watershed Voice's Birthday Celebration, Alek's birthday party, Doug's dalliance with baseball history, and best laid plans for the second annual Watershed Voice Artist Showcase. Also check out this episode for a one minute teaser about a new podcast called NerdPop Radio, set to premiere May 2.

The show’s theme is “Howling at the Moon” by D Fine Us, and this week’s outro music is “The Dark" by WEARETHEGOOD. You can support Keep Your Voice Down with a donation here.

Any views or opinions expressed on “Keep Your Voice Down” are those of its hosts and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the podcast’s sponsors, Watershed Voice staff or its board of directors.