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The Kokomo Post Podcast - Shannon Anthony

Welcome back to another episode of The Kokomo Post Podcast, where we take a longer look at the people shaping our community. Today, we sit down with Shannon Anthony, owner of Gravity Trampoline Park Kokomo and the creator of Breaksk8. We learn about his climb to fame -- and his drive to create an entertainment experience for the whole family, right here in Kokomo.

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The Kokomo Post Podcast - Episode 112 - Kokomo Urban Outreach's Jeff Newton

Welcome back to another episode of The Kokomo Post Podcast, where we uncover the stories of people working to create a stronger, more vibrant Kokomo. In today's episode, Erin and Pam sit down with Kokomo Urban Outreach's Jeff Newton to hear about the direction of this nonprofit and when he knew it was time to change direction. There's so much in this episode about the work of an organization to help those in poverty -- but also about Jeff's journey as KUO reimagined its place in the community.

Come along to hear more -- and if you have questions directly for Jeff, you can reach him at kuodirector@gmail.com.

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The Kokomo Post Podcast - Episode 111

Welcome back to another edition of The Kokomo Post Podcast, where we shine a spotlight on the people who are creating a stronger, more vibrant Kokomo.

Today, Pam and Erin sit down with JC Barnett III, a local artist, mentor, and basketball coach, to talk about community, faith, family, and his journey in learning to develop and pave a way for others.

You can find out more about JC by visiting the following pages:

JC Barnett School of Jump Shooting

Wear That Hat Artworks

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The Kokomo Post Podcast episode 109 - Family Service Association

Welcome back to another episode of The Kokomo Post Podcast, a space dedicated to telling the stories of people creating a stronger, more vibrant Kokomo.

In this week's episode, we sit down with Family Service Association's Angie Ciski and Marla Geiger to learn more about the ways these two women are reshaping Kokomo for families, children, veterans, and victims of domestic abuse in Kokomo. These two have too much to share about the risk and reward of serving others.

Also, this month's CommuniTee Giveback Program benefits Family Service Association. To shop for a T-shirt to benefit from the work described in this episode, visit www.thekokompost.com/shop.

To learn more about FSA, visit www.fsahc.org

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The Kokomo Post Podcast - Episode 108

Welcome back to another episode of The Kokomo Post Podcast, a long-form conversation about people growing and shaping Kokomo into a stronger, better community.

In this episode, Pam and Erin talk with Chad McCarter, Kokomo Post contributor and all-around Kokomo superfan. Listen and watch as they talk about the power of transformation and reinvention -- and how Chad chooses to look for goodness, even when things are hard.

As always, you can find the podcast on:

https://open.spotify.com/show/062IgXE...

https://podcasts.apple.com/.../the-ko...

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The Kokomo Post Podcast Episode 106 - The one with Austin Marisay from Kokomo Pride.

Welcome back to the Kokomo Post Podcast! After a brief hiatus, the podcast is back, with a new look, feel and hosts -- so this is episode 1 or 106, depending on how you look at it. Erin and Pam host the new podcast, which takes a deep dive into the people working to grow and shape our community.

First on our list is Austin Marisay, director of Kokomo Pride. We talk with him about his story and all the ways Kokomo Pride has fought and continues to fight for a kinder, more inclusive Kokomo.

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