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Causepods

Summary: Causepods (formerly Causecasts) is a passion project of The Podcast Consultant, Mathew Passy. The aim is to interview folks who are using podcasts to raise awareness for a good cause. Whether that’s a non-profit, charity, medical cause, social justice movement, or anyone looking to create a positive impact in the world, from the local level to the global population. One unique feature to causepods is that we are going to use this platform to raise money for a 501(c)3 non-profit of your choosing through GoFundMe. If you think you’re a podcaster making a difference in the world, please take a few moments to fill out the Causepods Form and we can’t wait to have you on Causepods.

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 Bill Monroe - Strokecast (EP.02) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:28:30

Welcome to the second episode of Causecasts! Our guest today is Bill Monroe, the host of Strokecast, a podcast focused on raising awareness and sharing information on the symptoms, risks and recovery of stroke. Bill himself experienced a stroke at what seemed like a young age and it was this, in combination with his belief in the podcasting format and desire for positive communal work that led to the creation of Strokecast. Another reason for Bill, and a point he makes during our conversation, is the seeming increase in strokes in the younger generation. Although there is no definitive answer to why this occurring, Bill hopes to open up the conversation and build towards more awareness, prevention and care. During the episode we look at the podcasting work Bill did before starting Strokecast and draw some links between his first podcast, Two Minute Talk Tips, a podcast focusing on public speaking and his newer work on strokes. Bill also explains his philosophy around podcasting and why he sees it as such a strong format for delivering meaningful content in the contemporary climate. Our guest is also very open and generous in telling us about his own experiences and personal recovery and what this process has meant to him. The discussion ends off with Bill offering some inspirational advice to anyone thinking about starting their own podcast with a cause, so be sure to tune in and hear it all! Support the American Heart Association Puget Sound Chapter on behalf of Bill at gofundme.com/causecasts-for-strokecast Key Topics: The reasons Bill decided to launch a show called Strokecast. (01:20) How can we account for the increase in strokes among the younger generation? (03:46) Some of the reasons Bill is so connected to podcasts and what they offer. (06:03) Looking at the ways in which a podcast is easier to create than other content. (11:21) Comparing the creation of a podcast with a cause with Bill prior experience. (14:05) An overview of where Bill is at with his own recovery. (18:10) Bill’s advice to anyone considering producing a podcast. (23:55) How to get involved with Causecasts! (26:36) See the show notes and a transcript at http://www.causepods.org/podcast/bill-monroe Thanks for Listening! Be sure to subscribe on Apple, Google, Android, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. And feel free to drop us a line at mathew@causepods.org. Stay up-to-date on Causepods by followng Mathew Passy on social media at Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter! For help, resources, and community support, please join the Causecasters’ Facebook Group if you are already producing podcasts for a cause or are thinking about launching one. And if you would like to be a guest on Causecasts, please fill out this form.

 James Thomas - Four Seasons, One Family (EP.03) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:21:38

Today’s guest is James Thomas, the host of Four Seas One Family, a podcast aiming to show how common the human experience is and break down the barriers that divide us. As an American immigrant who now lives and works in Taiwan, James’ experiences in Asia have taught him so much of the connectedness and shared nature of the human race, something he felt compelled to bring to light with his own podcast. For James, the medium is so direct and accessible to listeners that it makes perfect sense as the vessel for his message. During our chat we look at James’ background and the years leading up to his life in Taiwan and then move onto some of his underlying philosophy and the experiences that informed this. James emphasizes the concepts of trust and family and has a few interesting anecdotes that illustrate his ideas on human unity. Our guest also offers some insight into his relationship with the podcasting medium and the greater practice of storytelling and information sharing. Familiar themes arise of cultural exchange and the affirmation that blossoms out of this and James is very quick to optimistically drive home how we can all do our part to build a better, more connected planet. For all this and more, be sure to tune in! Support Depaul to combat homelessness. Key Topics: • How James found himself working in Taiwan. (01:54) • Some of the most common traits that unite all humans. (05:37) • The importance of trust throughout cultures.(06:52) • What audio and podcasts have to offer in terms of achieving James’ goal.(10:21) • The power of sharing stories on Four Seas One Family. (12:20) • Comparing altruistic podcasts with those with other motivations.(13:41) • James’ experience as an immigrant and a ‘stranger’ away from home. (15:59) • Learning about yourself through the study of others’ cultures.(17:50) • The hopes James has for making positive change.(19:15) • And much more! See the show notes and a transcript at http://www.causepods.org/podcast/james-thomas Thanks for Listening! Be sure to subscribe on Apple, Google, Android, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. And feel free to drop us a line at mathew@causepods.org. Stay up-to-date on Causepods by followng Mathew Passy on social media at Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter! For help, resources, and community support, please join the Causecasters’ Facebook Group if you are already producing podcasts for a cause or are thinking about launching one. And if you would like to be a guest on Causecasts, please fill out this form.

 Judithe Registre - The Get InPowered Podcast (EP.01) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:33:19

Our first guest on Causecasts, The Get InPowered Podcast’s Judithe Registre, has a main goal with her podcast to bridge cultural gaps and bring about more understanding through the use of narratives that challenge the simplified cultural myths we are so often told. For Judithe the exercise of stepping out of these comfortable, unchallenged spaces into a more empathetic realm is the test that really faces our current society and one that she believes her podcast and others like it can help to address. She also tells us about her work and the potential for change that podcasts offer us. Originating from Haiti, before moving to the US, Judithe cites her upbringing in a culture of strong oral traditions as the building block in her inclination towards podcasting. She also chats about how the low cost and pressure of podcasts facilitate a more open and honest conversation with guests. During our discussion, we cover Judithe’s background and how she ended up hosting a podcast before moving onto a meditation on the medium. Judithe goes on to assert that contact with cultures other than our own, actually reinforces and strengthens our sense of where we come from, rather than the nationalist myth of dilution and decay. We also discuss the role of fear and security in an increasingly conservative and regulated first world and Judithe gives her perspective on what this means in terms of laws and identity. We finish off the episode with some thoughts on the practice of kindness and just how important that can be in today’s climate. For a fascinating chat with a wonderful guest, be sure to tune in! Key Topics: The limiting nature of single story narratives. (01:23) How Judithe became involved in podcasting. (03:23) How the medium of podcasts lends itself to effective social change. (04:57) The joys of audio recording compared to video. (08:45) Getting out of our comfort zone and opening ourselves to the experience of others. (11:07) The affirmation of culture through contact with others. (15:35) The effects of fear and a need for security on cultural exchange. (17:05) Legality and identity. (20:04) The American experiment around co-existing. (21:28) Judithe’s goals with her podcast and her work in general. (25:33) The importance of a practice of kindness. (28:07) How to get involved with Causecasts! (31:23) Donate to Inclusivus today See the show notes and a transcript at http://www.causepods.org/podcast/judithe-registre Thanks for Listening! Be sure to subscribe on Apple, Google, Android, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. And feel free to drop us a line at mathew@causepods.org. Stay up-to-date on Causepods by followng Mathew Passy on social media at Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter! For help, resources, and community support, please join the Causecasters’ Facebook Group if you are already producing podcasts for a cause or are thinking about launching one. And if you would like to be a guest on Causecasts, please fill out this form.

 Welcome to Causepods | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:03:56

Welcome to Causepods. I’m your host Mathew Passy and I am delighted to be launching this passion project aimed at raising awareness, and some funds, for those using podcasts purely for a good cause. Each week, I’ll highlight a new show, what positive change they are looking to make in the world, and why podcasting is an effective medium for their story. If you like what they are doing, please consider checking out the shownotes for each episode to find a link to their episode and a way to support their efforts. And if you’re a podcaster making a difference in the world, please take a few moments to fill out the Causepods Form. I am always looking for people who are using podcast as a way to make a positive impact in their local community, country, or the world as a whole.

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