Keep Your Voice Down

Doug and Alek are joined by Pastor Devon Miller of Florence Church of the Brethren Mennonite to discuss what it’s like leading a congregation during a global pandemic, being a religious leader in the 21st century when so many young people have walked away from the church or were never introduced to it in the first place, and restorative justice as it relates to conflict resolution and healing.

Devon can be reached via email at [email protected]. Florence Church is located at 17975 Centreville Constantine Rd. in Constantine, and you can learn more about Florence on its website at miflorence.org. Keep Your Voice Down’s theme is “Howling at the Moon” by D Fine Us, and this week’s outro music is Big Time (GOOD Remix) by Skrxlla, WEARETHEGOOD.

Keep Your Voice Down is a podcast featuring fellow Central Michigan University journalism grads and best friends Alek Haak-Frost and Doug Sears, Jr.

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.

Doug and Alek are joined by Lisha and Jules McCurry (Screen Tea Podcast) to discuss mental health and parenting during a pandemic, the pros and cons of working in this environment (Lisha is a mental health professional and Jules recently returned to work after a long hiatus), and three movies they each watched once and will never watch again for whatever reason. If you have strong feelings about Fabergé eggs, bad Boston accents or the church that is cinema this episode is for you.

Find Lisha and Jules on Facebook at www.facebook.com/screenteapodcast, hit them up on Twitter @screenteapod, shoot them an e-mail at [email protected], and check out their website at www.screenteapodcast.com. Keep Your Voice Down’s theme is “Howling at the Moon” by D Fine Us, and this week’s outro music is "Nothing Can Keep Me from You" by Denitia.

Keep Your Voice Down is a podcast featuring fellow Central Michigan University journalism grads and best friends Alek Haak-Frost and Doug Sears, Jr.

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.

Doug and Alek are joined by Justine Galbraith, an English teacher who recently penned an op-ed titled ‘I’m a teacher. Why am I considered expendable?’  for Michigan Advance. Galbraith shares the fear, frustration, and anxiety she has experienced as an educator amid a global pandemic, while Alek and Doug serve as a two-man hype team for teachers, listing their favorite fictional educators, and lamenting over the lack of Capri Sun, trail mix, and pizza parties they’ve experienced since reaching adulthood.

You can follow Galbraith on Twitter at @Sragalbraith. Keep Your Voice Down’s theme is “Howling at the Moon” by D Fine Us,  and this week’s outro music is "Wonder Boy" by Syncro.

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.

Doug and Alek are joined by Watershed Voice Columnist Haley Hogoboom (Haley Homemaker) to discuss Lady Gaga's recent harrowing experience, how to gain confidence in the kitchen, do it yourself remodeling, their favorite cooking and baking shows, and the art of being your spouse's brand manager.

Keep Your Voice Down’s theme is “Howling at the Moon” by D Fine Us,  and this week’s outro music is "Off Limits" by Brooke Alexx.

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.

Doug and Alek are joined by local author and Park Township Trustee Tom Springer to discuss his book "The Star in the Sycamore," the ongoing negotiations between Park Township and the Three Rivers Public Library, and why getting involved in local government is so important.

Springer's books can be purchased at most local bookstores or on Amazon. Keep Your Voice Down’s theme is “Howling at the Moon” by D Fine Us,  and this week’s outro music is "SpeedBumps" by Aves.

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.

Doug and Alek are joined by Watershed Voice columnist, local author & psychotherapist Charles Thomas to discuss Taylor Swift pulling a Prince, Mark Cuban's decision to temporarily stop playing the National Anthem before Dallas Mavericks games, and coping with mental health issues in the midst of a global pandemic.

Keep Your Voice Down's theme is "Howling at the Moon" by D Fine Us,  and this week's outro music is "Big" by WEARETHEGOOD.

 

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.

Doug and Alek are joined by Layne Deuel (Spartans, Wolverines, and Beards Podcast) to discuss Smartmatic’s $2.7 billion lawsuit against Rupert Murdoch and Fox News, their favorite Matthew Stafford memories, the triumphant return of the NCAA Football video game franchise, and MLB The Show’s upcoming debut on Xbox.

Warning: This episode contains mild swearing and multiple references to West Side Story.

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.

Doug and Alek are joined by Malachi "A+scribe" Carter (The Unapologetics Podcast) who shares his thoughts on Lady Gaga's Hunger Games-esque Inauguration outfit, President Joe Biden and the Democratic Party's lengthy track record of exploiting Black people for political gain, and why Hamilton is problematic. The trio also gush over the powerful performance and presence of National Youth Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman, and share the biggest holes in their respective cinematic repertoires.

Warning: This episode contains mild swearing.

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.

Doug and Alek are joined by I Can Marvel All Day co-host & Watershed Voice's self-appointed director of marketing Michael "Hogey" Hogoboom. The trio talks about the Wilmington Insurrection of 1898, Green Day's 2020 album that Hogey calls "American Idiot Part 2" but "too spicy for radio," as well as how they plan to observe MLK Day. (Recorded on Saturday, January 16)

WARNING: This episode contains strong language, and what some may consider emotionally difficult material.

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.

Doug and Alek return for Season 2 of Keep Your Voice Down after a lengthy hiatus to talk about last week’s riot at the U.S. Capitol building, and to gush about the wide variety of talent present on the Watershed Voice Podcast Network. The duo also discusses the media that impacted them the most in 2020.

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.