The Alliance Connection

By Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance

Welcome to The Alliance Connection, the podcast of the Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance in Fort Dodge, Iowa.

Astra and Katy sit down with a variety of individuals, businesses, and major players wi... more

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How many episodes does The Alliance Connection have?

The podcast currently has 21 episodes available.

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January 21, 2026 #21 - Joey Coleman | Building Loyalty Through Customer Experience
Joey Coleman is a speaker and a Fort Dodge native. We discuss his ties to the Fort Dodge area, his experience with business and customer service, his books "Never Lose a Customer Again" & "Never Lose an Employee Again", his upcoming speaking arrangement at the GFDGA banquet, and more!
🔗 Follow Joey Coleman:
Website: https://joeycoleman.com
📖 Get Joey Coleman's Books:
Website: https://joeycoleman.com/books/
🛑 Special Thanks to Our Sponsors:
Spin Markket + Digital - https://www.spinmarkket.com
🗓️ Check Out the GFDGA Community Calendar:
https://business.greaterfortdodge.com/calendar
📖 Learn More About Our Community in Our Monthly Business Connection Publication:
https://www.greaterfortdodge.com/about-us/business-connection-publication/
📰 GFDGA Enewsletter:
https://www.greaterfortdodge.com/enewsletter/
🔗 Visit Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance Online:
Website: https://www.greaterfortdodge.com
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/GreaterFDGrowthAlliance
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GreaterFortDodgeGrowthAlliance/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/growthalliancefd
X: https://www.twitter.com/Growthfd2024
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/greater-fort-dodge-growth-alliance
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCISLVrtfmX1gdNUxaQc807Q
📺 Watch Episodes of The Alliance Connection:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCISLVrtfmX1gdNUxaQc807Q
🎧 Listen to More Episodes of The Alliance Connection:
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-the-alliance-connection/id1803159137
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3b2DupgBcoUm4r3YHWXwQv
This podcast is presented by The Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance and is produced by Spin Markket + Digital (https://www.spinmarkket.com).
#GFDGA #FortDodge #Iowa #FortDodgeIowa #DelightfulDodge #WEinWEbster #DodgeTheOrdinary #ThisIsFortDodge #SupportLocalIA #IowaPodcasts #SmallBusinessIA #Podcast #Business #Community
...more
39min
January 07, 2026 #20 - Jen Fitzgerald & Macy Johnson | Planning, Creativity, and Community at Five Points Events
Jen Fitzgerald and Macy Johnson join us from Five Points Events to discuss how they became involved in event planning, the services they offer, recent and upcoming events, their favorite parts about planning events, and more!
🔗 Follow Five Points Events:
Website: https://www.fivepointsevents.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61581137170240
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fivepointsevents/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fivepointsevents
🛑 Special Thanks to Our Sponsors:
Spin Markket + Digital - https://www.spinmarkket.com
🗓️ Check Out the GFDGA Community Calendar:
https://business.greaterfortdodge.com/calendar
📖 Learn More About Our Community in Our Monthly Business Connection Publication:
https://www.greaterfortdodge.com/about-us/business-connection-publication/
📰 GFDGA Enewsletter:
https://www.greaterfortdodge.com/enewsletter/
🔗 Visit Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance Online:
Website: https://www.greaterfortdodge.com
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/GreaterFDGrowthAlliance
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GreaterFortDodgeGrowthAlliance/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/growthalliancefd
X: https://www.twitter.com/Growthfd2024
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/greater-fort-dodge-growth-alliance
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCISLVrtfmX1gdNUxaQc807Q
📺 Watch Episodes of The Alliance Connection:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCISLVrtfmX1gdNUxaQc807Q
🎧 Listen to More Episodes of The Alliance Connection:
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-the-alliance-connection/id1803159137
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3b2DupgBcoUm4r3YHWXwQv
This podcast is presented by The Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance and is produced by Spin Markket + Digital (https://www.spinmarkket.com).
#GFDGA #FortDodge #Iowa #FortDodgeIowa #DelightfulDodge #WEinWEbster #DodgeTheOrdinary #ThisIsFortDodge #SupportLocalIA #IowaPodcasts #SmallBusinessIA #Podcast #Business #Community
...more
34min
December 17, 2025 #19 - Andy Reed & Brian Pederson | Lighting Up Fort Dodge: The Story Behind Lights at Kennedy
Andy Reed and Brian Pederson discuss how Lights at Kennedy got started, the behind-the-scenes work involved in this event every year, some of their favorite displays, and more!
🔗 Follow Lights At Kennedy:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LightsatKennedy/
🛑 Special Thanks to Our Sponsors:
Spin Markket + Digital - https://www.spinmarkket.com
🗓️ Check Out the GFDGA Community Calendar:
https://business.greaterfortdodge.com/calendar
📖 Learn More About Our Community in Our Monthly Business Connection Publication:
https://www.greaterfortdodge.com/about-us/business-connection-publication/
📰 GFDGA Enewsletter: https://www.greaterfortdodge.com/enewsletter/
🔗 Visit Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance Online:
Website: https://www.greaterfortdodge.com
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/GreaterFDGrowthAlliance
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GreaterFortDodgeGrowthAlliance/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/growthalliancefd
X: https://www.twitter.com/Growthfd2024
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/greater-fort-dodge-growth-alliance
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCISLVrtfmX1gdNUxaQc807Q
📺 Watch Episodes of The Alliance Connection:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCISLVrtfmX1gdNUxaQc807Q
🎧 Listen to More Episodes of The Alliance Connection:
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-the-alliance-connection/id1803159137
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3b2DupgBcoUm4r3YHWXwQv
This podcast is presented by The Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance and is produced by Spin Markket + Digital (https://www.spinmarkket.com).
#GFDGA #FortDodge #Iowa #FortDodgeIowa #DelightfulDodge #WEinWEbster #DodgeTheOrdinary #ThisIsFortDodge #SupportLocalIA #IowaPodcasts #SmallBusinessIA #Podcast #Business #Community
...more
31min
December 03, 2025 #18 - Chris Cournoyer | State Leadership and Community Development
Astra sits down with Chris Cournoyer, the Lieutenant Governor of the State of Iowa, to discuss the economic progress of the state of Iowa, Iowa's "America 250" initiative, how individuals can get involved, and more!
🔗 Follow Iowa's America 250:
Website: https://governor.iowa.gov/america-250/
🛑 Special Thanks to Our Sponsors:
Spin Markket + Digital - https://www.spinmarkket.com
🗓️ Check Out the GFDGA Community Calendar:
https://business.greaterfortdodge.com/calendar
📖 Learn More About Our Community in Our Monthly Business Connection Publication:
https://www.greaterfortdodge.com/about-us/business-connection-publication/
📰 GFDGA Enewsletter:
https://www.greaterfortdodge.com/enewsletter/
🔗 Visit Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance Online:
Website: https://www.greaterfortdodge.com
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/GreaterFDGrowthAlliance
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GreaterFortDodgeGrowthAlliance/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/growthalliancefd
X: https://www.twitter.com/Growthfd2024
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/greater-fort-dodge-growth-alliance
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCISLVrtfmX1gdNUxaQc807Q
📺 Watch Episodes of The Alliance Connection:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCISLVrtfmX1gdNUxaQc807Q
🎧 Listen to More Episodes of The Alliance Connection:
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-the-alliance-connection/id1803159137
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3b2DupgBcoUm4r3YHWXwQv
This podcast is presented by The Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance and is produced by Spin Markket + Digital (https://www.spinmarkket.com).
#GFDGA #FortDodge #Iowa #FortDodgeIowa #DelightfulDodge #WEinWEbster #DodgeTheOrdinary #ThisIsFortDodge #SupportLocalIA #IowaPodcasts #SmallBusinessIA #Podcast #Business #Community
...more
29min
November 19, 2025 #17 - Shelby Fleming | Building a Career and Community at Koch
Shelby Fleming is the Administrative Assistant at Koch Fertilizer. We discuss the operations at Koch, opportunities for interns, how Koch impacts the local community, and more!
🔗 Follow Koch:
Website: https://kochfertilizer.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KochFertilizer/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KochFertilizerFortDodge/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kochagandenergy/
🛑 Special Thanks to Our Sponsors:
Spin Markket + Digital - https://www.spinmarkket.com
🗓️ Check Out the GFDGA Community Calendar:
https://business.greaterfortdodge.com/calendar
📖 Learn More About Our Community in Our Monthly Business Connection Publication:
https://www.greaterfortdodge.com/about-us/business-connection-publication/
📰 GFDGA Enewsletter:
https://www.greaterfortdodge.com/enewsletter/
🔗 Visit Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance Online:
Website: https://www.greaterfortdodge.com
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/GreaterFDGrowthAlliance
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GreaterFortDodgeGrowthAlliance/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/growthalliancefd
X: https://www.twitter.com/Growthfd2024
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/greater-fort-dodge-growth-alliance
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCISLVrtfmX1gdNUxaQc807Q
📺 Watch Episodes of The Alliance Connection:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCISLVrtfmX1gdNUxaQc807Q
🎧 Listen to More Episodes of The Alliance Connection:
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-the-alliance-connection/id1803159137
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3b2DupgBcoUm4r3YHWXwQv
This podcast is presented by The Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance and is produced by Spin Markket + Digital (https://www.spinmarkket.com).
#GFDGA #FortDodge #Iowa #FortDodgeIowa #DelightfulDodge #WEinWEbster #DodgeTheOrdinary #ThisIsFortDodge #SupportLocalIA #IowaPodcasts #SmallBusinessIA #Podcast #Business #Community
...more
23min
November 05, 2025 #16 - Vickie Reeck & Paige Wheeler | Fort Dodge Housing Progress
Vickie Reeck and Paige Wheeler join us this week to discuss the City of Fort Dodge's recent housing progress, upcoming items on the agenda, how people can help out, and more!
🔗 Follow The City of Fort Dodge:
Website: https://www.fortdodgeiowa.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fortdodgeiowa/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fortdodgeia
X: https://www.twitter.com/FDCITY
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fortdodgeiowa
🛑 Special Thanks to Our Sponsors:
Spin Markket + Digital - https://www.spinmarkket.com
🗓️ Check Out the GFDGA Community Calendar:
https://business.greaterfortdodge.com/calendar
📖 Learn More About Our Community in Our Monthly Business Connection Publication:
https://www.greaterfortdodge.com/about-us/business-connection-publication/
📰 GFDGA Enewsletter:
https://www.greaterfortdodge.com/enewsletter/
🔗 Visit Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance Online:
Website: https://www.greaterfortdodge.com
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/GreaterFDGrowthAlliance
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GreaterFortDodgeGrowthAlliance/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/growthalliancefd
X: https://www.twitter.com/Growthfd2024
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/greater-fort-dodge-growth-alliance
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCISLVrtfmX1gdNUxaQc807Q
📺 Watch Episodes of The Alliance Connection:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCISLVrtfmX1gdNUxaQc807Q
🎧 Listen to More Episodes of The Alliance Connection:
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-the-alliance-connection/id1803159137
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3b2DupgBcoUm4r3YHWXwQv
This podcast is presented by The Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance and is produced by Spin Markket + Digital (https://www.spinmarkket.com).
#GFDGA #FortDodge #Iowa #FortDodgeIowa #DelightfulDodge #WEinWEbster #DodgeTheOrdinary #ThisIsFortDodge #SupportLocalIA #IowaPodcasts #SmallBusinessIA #Podcast #Business #Community
...more
31min
October 15, 2025 #15 - Jean Bral & Laura Todd | BVU Brings Strategic Partnerships to Fort Dodge
Jean Bral and Laura Todd from Buena Vista University join Astra and Katy this week to discuss how BVU is involved in the Fort Dodge area and beyond. They discuss updates to the BVU campus, strategic partnerships with businesses, local companies participating in BVU's programs, and more!
🔗 Follow Buena Vista University:
Website: https://www.bvu.edu
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/buenavistauniversity
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buenavistauniversity
X: https://www.twitter.com/buenavistauniv
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bvusl
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/BuenaVistaUniversity
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/school/buena-vista-university/
🔗 Strategic Partnerships - Buena Vista University:
Website: https://www.bvu.edu/strategic-partnerships
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/bvu-strategic-partnerships/
🛑 Special Thanks to Our Sponsors:
Spin Markket + Digital - https://www.spinmarkket.com
🗓️ Check Out the GFDGA Community Calendar:
https://business.greaterfortdodge.com/calendar
📖 Learn More About Our Community in Our Monthly Business Connection Publication:
https://www.greaterfortdodge.com/about-us/business-connection-publication/
📰 GFDGA Enewsletter:
https://www.greaterfortdodge.com/enewsletter/
🔗 Visit Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance Online:
Website: https://www.greaterfortdodge.com
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/GreaterFDGrowthAlliance
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GreaterFortDodgeGrowthAlliance/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/growthalliancefd
X: https://www.twitter.com/Growthfd2024
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/greater-fort-dodge-growth-alliance
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCISLVrtfmX1gdNUxaQc807Q
📺 Watch Episodes of The Alliance Connection:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCISLVrtfmX1gdNUxaQc807Q
🎧 Listen to More Episodes of The Alliance Connection:
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-the-alliance-connection/id1803159137
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3b2DupgBcoUm4r3YHWXwQv
This podcast is presented by The Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance and is produced by Spin Markket + Digital (https://www.spinmarkket.com).
#GFDGA #FortDodge #Iowa #FortDodgeIowa #DelightfulDodge #WEinWEbster #DodgeTheOrdinary #ThisIsFortDodge #SupportLocalIA #IowaPodcasts #SmallBusinessIA #Podcast #Business #Community
...more
27min
October 01, 2025 #14 - Dr. Jesse Ulrich & Brady O'Brien | The Future of Learning at Iowa Central
Astra and Katy sit down with Dr. Jesse Ulrich and Brady O'Brien from Iowa Central Community College. They discuss upcoming events at Decker Auditorium, how ICCC shapes the Fort Dodge community, the upcoming November 4th vote, and more!
🔗 Follow Iowa Central Community College:
Website: https://www.iowacentral.edu
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iowacentral/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iowacentral/
X: https://www.twitter.com/IowaCentral
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iowacentral
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/IowaCentralCC
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/edu/iowa-central-community-college-32169
🎟️ Get Tickets to ICCC Events:
Online: https://www.iowacentral.edu/tickets
Phone: 515.574.1205
🛑 Special Thanks to Our Sponsors:
Spin Markket - https://www.spinmarkket.com
🗓️ Check Out the GFDGA Community Calendar:
https://business.greaterfortdodge.com/calendar
📖 Learn More About Our Community in Our Monthly Business Connection Publication:
https://www.greaterfortdodge.com/about-us/business-connection-publication/
📰 GFDGA Enewsletter:
https://www.greaterfortdodge.com/enewsletter/
🔗 Visit Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance Online:
Website: https://www.greaterfortdodge.com
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/GreaterFDGrowthAlliance
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GreaterFortDodgeGrowthAlliance/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/growthalliancefd
X: https://www.twitter.com/Growthfd2024
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/greater-fort-dodge-growth-alliance
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCISLVrtfmX1gdNUxaQc807Q
📺 Watch Episodes of The Alliance Connection:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCISLVrtfmX1gdNUxaQc807Q
🎧 Listen to More Episodes of The Alliance Connection:
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-the-alliance-connection/id1803159137
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3b2DupgBcoUm4r3YHWXwQv
This podcast is presented by The Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance and is produced by Spin Markket + Digital (https://www.spinmarkket.com).
#GFDGA #FortDodge #Iowa #FortDodgeIowa #DelightfulDodge #WEinWEbster #DodgeTheOrdinary #ThisIsFortDodge #SupportLocalIA #IowaPodcasts #SmallBusinessIA #Podcast #Business #Community
...more
26min
September 17, 2025 #13 - Corey Jansen | Building in Fort Dodge: Baker Group Arrives
Katy sits down with Corey Jansen this week to discuss the arrival of Baker Group to Fort Dodge, their upcoming ribbon cutting, their involvement with GFDGA, and more!
🔗 Follow The Baker Group:
Website: https://www.thebakergroup.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bakergroup63/
Instagram: https://www.linkedin.com/company/baker-group
X: https://www.twitter.com/bakergroup63
Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/user122056763
🛑 Special Thanks to Our Sponsors:
Buena Vista University - https://www.bvu.edu
🍎 Community Orchard Apple Fest 2025:
https://www.communityorchard.com/applefest
🗓️ Check Out the GFDGA Community Calendar:
https://business.greaterfortdodge.com/calendar
📖 Learn More About Our Community in Our Monthly Business Connection Publication:
https://www.greaterfortdodge.com/about-us/business-connection-publication/
📰 GFDGA Enewsletter:
https://www.greaterfortdodge.com/enewsletter/
🔗 Visit Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance Online:
Website: https://www.greaterfortdodge.com
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/GreaterFDGrowthAlliance
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GreaterFortDodgeGrowthAlliance/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/growthalliancefd
X: https://www.twitter.com/Growthfd2024
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/greater-fort-dodge-growth-alliance
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCISLVrtfmX1gdNUxaQc807Q
📺 Watch Episodes of The Alliance Connection:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCISLVrtfmX1gdNUxaQc807Q
🎧 Listen to More Episodes of The Alliance Connection:
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-the-alliance-connection/id1803159137
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3b2DupgBcoUm4r3YHWXwQv
This podcast is presented by The Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance and is produced by Spin Markket + Digital (https://www.spinmarkket.com).
#GFDGA #FortDodge #Iowa #FortDodgeIowa #DelightfulDodge #WEinWEbster #DodgeTheOrdinary #ThisIsFortDodge #SupportLocalIA #IowaPodcasts #SmallBusinessIA #Podcast #Business #Community
...more
22min
September 03, 2025 #12 - Matt Johnson & Todd McCubbin | Inside the Better Way Project
Matt Johnson and Todd McCubbin of the Better Way Project stop by to discuss what the Better Way Project is, how it formed, how it aims to help our community, and much more!
🔗 Follow The Better Way Project:
Website: https://www.betterwayproject.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBetterWayProject
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheBetterWayProject
X: https://www.twitter.com/TheBetterWayFD
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLH04k7L0b1oTIHZWnL9JHw
🛑 Special Thanks to Our Sponsors:
Buena Vista University - https://www.bvu.edu
🗓️ Check Out the GFDGA Community Calendar:
https://business.greaterfortdodge.com/calendar
📖 Learn More About Our Community in Our Monthly Business Connection Publication:
https://www.greaterfortdodge.com/about-us/business-connection-publication/
📰 GFDGA Enewsletter:
https://www.greaterfortdodge.com/enewsletter/
🔗 Visit Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance Online:
Website: https://www.greaterfortdodge.com
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/GreaterFDGrowthAlliance
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GreaterFortDodgeGrowthAlliance/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/growthalliancefd
X: https://www.twitter.com/Growthfd2024
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/greater-fort-dodge-growth-alliance
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCISLVrtfmX1gdNUxaQc807Q
📺 Watch Episodes of The Alliance Connection:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCISLVrtfmX1gdNUxaQc807Q
🎧 Listen to More Episodes of The Alliance Connection:
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-the-alliance-connection/id1803159137
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3b2DupgBcoUm4r3YHWXwQv
This podcast is presented by The Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance and is produced by Spin Markket + Digital (https://www.spinmarkket.com).
#GFDGA #FortDodge #Iowa #FortDodgeIowa #DelightfulDodge #WEinWEbster #DodgeTheOrdinary #ThisIsFortDodge #SupportLocalIA #IowaPodcasts #SmallBusinessIA #Podcast #Business #Community
...more
45min

FAQs about The Alliance Connection:

How many episodes does The Alliance Connection have?

The podcast currently has 21 episodes available.