最佳Serena Johnson播客 (2024)

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39 | Made You Look | For Real, For Real 34:22

3d ago34:22

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Blackness is more than skin deep. This thing is cultural, and culture moves beyond what we can see. Franchesca and Conscious dive into the nuances between race and ethnicity while celebrating the contributions of Afro Latino people to Black history. And, because we ain’t gonna let Halloween pass us by without touching on the spooky, our hosts chat …

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40 | NYPD's Secret Story | For Real, For Real 42:21

8d ago42:21

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Woop! Woop! That’s the sound of da police! Conscious and Frankie welcome Dr. Chenjerai Kumanyika – host of Empire City: The Untold Origin Story of the NYPD. Dr. Kumanyika’s podcast is a deeply personal tale of his relationship to policing, the history of the NYPD and its long reaching impact in police departments across the nation. Are the police t…

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38 | My Mic Sounds Nice | Gwen Ifill’s Rise 42:27

10d ago42:27

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As a child, Gwen Ifill watches the flickering images of 1960s America dance across her television screen. Journalists and news anchors covering the turbulent era look and sound nothing like Gwen, but she’s determined to leave her mark. From her internship at the Boston Herald American, to debate stages holding powerful politicians to account and to…

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37 | The King | Pelé: Dios Del Football 36:57

17d ago36:57

36:57

The famous Brazilian footballer Pelé should never have climbed to the pinnacle of his sport. Young Edson, the kid who would become Pelé, grows up in poverty kicking around a football made of socks. And he lives in a country uncomfortable with his Black skin. Born with a dream too large for his small village to hold and the relentless determination …

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36 | ¡Azúcar! | Celia Cruz: The Queen of Salsa 45:37

24d ago45:37

45:37

Celia Cruz, dubbed the "Queen of Salsa" is one the the biggest Latin music stars of all time. From her humble beginnings in Cuba to her rise as a global icon, Celia’s voice and energy changed the game for Latin music. Fran and Conscious explore her journey, the racial barriers she broke, and the vibrant spirit she left behind. We’ll also dig into h…

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35 | Hate It Or Love It | For Real, For Real 37:59

1M ago37:59

37:59

Black people’s accomplishments aren’t usually celebrated without creating some discomfort in the white cultural zeitgeist. There’s something about Black Excellence that often leads to knee jerk criticisms. From the complicated Jack Johnson, to the modern-day struggles of Serena Williams and Colin Kaepernick, this question in sports keeps popping up…

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34 | The G.O.A.T | Serena Williams: Love The Serve 41:56

1M ago41:56

41:56

“Luck has nothing to do with it, because I have spent many, many hours, countless hours, on the court working for my one moment in time, not knowing when it would come.” Serena Williams said those words knowing how many perceived a young Black girl in a predominantly white sport. Her career might appear defined by luck on the outside, but the kid w…

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33 | Bad and Bougie | Complicated Champion Jack Johnson 36:00

2M ago36:00

36:00

Jack Johnson, the Galveston Giant, is known for two things: his brutal fists and fearless audacity. Before Muhammad Ali, Johnson shocked the world with his unrivaled boxing skills, shattering racial barriers and igniting racial tensions. On July 4th, 1910, in "The Fight of the Century," he defeated Jim Jeffries, the "Great White Hope," becoming the…

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32 | Standing on Business | Renaissance Man Paul Robeson 38:32

2M ago38:32

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Witnessing someone achieve greatness in multiple areas of life is pretty rare. Paul Robeson’s a rare type of man. Almost like Beyonce, he’s a Renaissance man. There isn’t a color line he can’t cross and excellence is his middle name. By the 1930’s, Paul’s graduated college as valedictorian, played professional football, and become the first Black a…

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31 | Is It The Braids? | Colin Kaepernick’s Protest 45:43

2M ago45:43

45:43

Football season’s back, and it’s still missing one of the game’s best quarterbacks: Colin Kaepernick. Colin grows up loving athletes like basketball player Allen Iverson, but he dreams of making it to the NFL. When the dream finally comes true, he takes the NFL world by storm in 2012 as quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers. Almost four years lat…

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30 | Smile | For Real, For Real 35:50

2M ago35:50

35:50

You ever see someone laugh so hard it makes you crack a smile? Even though you’ve got no idea what they are laughing about? Contagious joy helps people survive. Especially Black people, because Black joy is a revolutionary act. In this bonus episode, Franchesca and Conscious discuss how reclaiming spaces for happiness and expression is vital when b…

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29 | Sink or Swim | Battle for the Beach 39:15

2M ago39:15

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You never think a simple day by the water can turn deadly. Young Eugene Williams never thought his day at the beach would end in tragedy, either. But, his death at a segregated beach in Chicago sparks a fight to desegregate all American beaches. Activists like Dr. Gilbert Mason, take a courageous stand to transform public spaces across the nation. …

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28 | Summertime | Battle for the Beach 43:05

3M ago43:05

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Summertime, and the livin’s easy. Unless you’re Black, and trying to hit up the beach, in early 19th-century America. Beaches, like the rest of the nation, are segregated by race. And of course Black people only have access to the most dangerous sands and waters. That begins to change when Frederick Douglass’ bougie son, Charles, buys land on the s…

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27 | Everyday I'm Hustlin' | For Real, For Real 32:57

3M ago32:57

32:57

“I’ll sleep when I die.” That’s usually the sentiment of a laborer on the perpetual grind. Sure, hard work pays off, but when do we declare it’s time to rest? In this special episode, our hosts have a candid conversation about the drawbacks of hustle culture and how prioritizing high productivity puts pressure on workers. Franchesca Ramsey and Cons…

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26 | Locked Up | Samuel L. Jackson Vs. Morehouse College 33:57

3M ago33:57

33:57

Martin Luther King, Jr. is dead, and Samuel L. Jackson’s taken the entire Morehouse College Board of Trustees hostage. This includes the recently assassinated Civil Rights icon’s father – Martin Luther King, Sr. Soon, MLK, Sr’s. heart problems force them to make a stark choice: sacrifice his life for the Movement, or spare him out of a decency. Pol…

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25 | School Daze | Samuel L. Jackson Vs. Morehouse College 38:14

3M ago38:14

38:14

Samuel L. Jackson’s got big plans when he arrives at Morehouse College in the late 1960s. He loves movies and he’s dreaming of a bright future as a marine biologist. But the world’s dreaming of other things.Tensions around the Civil Rights Movement are only increasing and protests against the Vietnam War are erupting on campuses around the nation. …

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24 | Go Tell’em | For Real, For Real 56:42

4M ago56:42

56:42

The more things change, the more they stay the same. Fannie Lou Hamer had her voting rights and reproductive rights infringed upon, but she stood on business to improve things for the future. So, why are we still fighting the same battles? Franchesca Ramsey and Conscious Lee make the connections between what Hamer went through over 50 years ago, an…

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23 | I’m Different | Fannie Lou Hamer’s Voting Revolution 42:36

4M ago42:36

42:36

After getting arrested by racist police and being beaten to near death, Fannie puts her fight for voting rights into high gear. With the help of fellow activists, Fannie forms her own political party, the MFDP (Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party), and appears on live television - telling her story to millions of Americans. She wants to protect Bl…

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22 | Stand Up | Fannie Lou Hamer’s Voting Revolution 44:27

4M ago44:27

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Fannie Lou Hamer’s been a fighter her entire life. Growing up as a poor Black girl in Jim Crow Mississippi leaves her no other choice. Fannie’s not just fighting for herself, but for all Black people in the deep south. To her, the path to freedom lies at the ballot box, and the road she walks ain’t easy. Racists will do anything to stop her march f…

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21 | Tend to Your Own Business | Motown Vs. Stax 41:01

4M ago41:01

41:01

Motown has finally found its groove. The Jackson Five add their bubblegum soul to the company’s more traditional sound. And albums from Motown artists rocket to the top of the Billboard charts. The record label is churning out hit record after hit record. Things at Stax Records ain’t too bad either. They’ve finally figured out how to capture some o…

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20 | What’s Going On? | Motown Vs. Stax 53:15

5M ago53:15

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The Civil Rights Movement is at its peak. Trouble’s brewing in the streets and inside Motown and Stax records. Stax artists watch in disbelief as Los Angeles burns during the Watts’ uprising. Things get worse when soulful singer Otis Redding is dealt a tragic hand by Lady Luck. Meanwhile, Motown is slapped with a lawsuit from Dr. Martin Luther King…

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19 | Knock on Wood | Motown Vs. Stax 45:18

5M ago45:18

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Motown and Stax are on the come up. Acts like Diana Ross and Isaac Hayes are helping redefine what it means to sing with soul, and their sound captures hearts in America and beyond. Even The Beatles want in on the action. The record labels' successes come with their own set of pitfalls. Money’s tight and artists and musicians are pushing back again…

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18 | Square Biz | Motown Vs. Stax 1:04:45

5M ago1:04:45

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Before Michael Jackson became the King of Pop, or Otis Redding claimed his place as one of the greatest singer-songwriters in American popular music history, their talents had to be discovered and shared with the world. Enter the competing labels Motown and Stax Records. In the early 1960s, Berry Gordy’s Motown and Jim Stewart’s Stax pioneered the …

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17 | Picasso Baby | For Real, For Real 44:47

5M ago44:47

44:47

When it comes to works of art, “Picasso” is synonymous with brilliance and innovation. Spanish painter and sculptor Pablo Picasso is famously known for spearheading the Cubist movement during the 20th century art revolution. What most people don’t know is that Picasso was heavily inspired by Africans and the African diaspora. One of his most famous…

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16 | America Has A Problem | For Real, For Real 33:50

5M ago33:50

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Black culture is a pivotal pillar of broader American culture. From fashion, to language, to being the sonic foundation to much of American music. In this special episode, our hosts do a deep dive into country music and how its roots are grounded in Black music. Using Beyoncé’s latest effort, Cowboy Carter, as a springboard, Conscious Lee and Franc…

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15 | I Got A Story To Tell | Black Wall Street 53:18

6M ago53:18

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The Tulsa Race Massacre is by far one of the most horrific events in American history. Although it took place over 100 years ago, the effects still ripple through the country to this day. During this time, the Oklahoma media suppressed the truth of what really happened. However, one brave resident of Greenwood documents the reality. Mary E. Jones P…

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14 | American Dreamin’ | Black Wall Street 39:57

6M ago39:57

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In the spring of 1921, a racially integrated group of moviegoers were enjoying a night out at the Black-owned Dreamland Theater. But when the movie is suddenly turned off and the lights are turned on, enjoyment turns to confusion.The cinema patrons are alerted to trouble brewing in town and are urged to make their way home with caution. But as news…

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13 | I Get Money | Black Wall Street 44:06

6M ago44:06

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In 1906, entrepreneurs Ottawa Gurley and J.B. Stradford purchased parcels of government land in Tulsa, Oklahoma. They had dreams of building a thriving Black community, equipped with the same amenities and privileges available to whites. Dubbed Greenwood, it was promoted as a sanctuary where Black people could thrive without fear of racial discrimi…

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12 | Drive Slow | Mansa Musa and The Mali Empire 42:30

6M ago42:30

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After nearly two years, Mansa Musa finally completes his pilgrimage to Mecca. The trip is filled with tribulations, but the transformed king has prevailed. The spiritual journey may not erase the wrongdoings of his past, but it leads Musa to a peaceful self-acceptance. After his trip to the holy land, Musa must make his way home to his throne in Ma…

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11 | The Marathon Continues | Mansa Musa and The Mali Empire 46:29

7M ago46:29

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Feeling immense shame and regret for killing his mother, Mansa Musa seeks counsel from his Imam. The religious leader advises the king to seek peace in the Muslim holy land of Mecca. Musa embarks on the pilgrimage with a caravan of 60,000 men, made up of soldiers, advisers, and slaves; and 100 camels, each carrying 300 pounds of gold. During the fi…

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10 | Watch The Throne | Mansa Musa and The Mali Empire 41:34

7M ago41:34

41:34

Had there been a version of the Forbes list in the early 14th century, a 20-something-year-old Malian king would reign supreme. Dubbed the “richest man of all time," Mansa Musa’s wealth is unmatched to this day. However, Musa paid a hefty price for his position. In the early years of his 25-year reign, the young and brash king led the Mali Empire w…

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9 | Truth Hurts | For Real, For Real 59:40

7M ago59:40

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W.E.B. Du Bois and Countee Cullen were, no question, pivotal pillars during the Harlem Renaissance. Du Bois’s philosophy of race and Cullen’s masterful poetry defy the status quo of the early 1900s; however, both men fall victim to the challenges Black people still face today. In this special episode, Franchesca Ramsy and Conscious Lee dive deeper …

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8 | The Fall Off | The Talented Tenth 1:02:37

7M ago1:02:37

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As Countee Cullen tries to recover from his divorce from Yolande DuBois, his career begins to falter. The Great Depression has rolled in and Black art is one of the first things to suffer. White patrons have pulled their investments, so Countee must find a steady gig. He takes a job as a teacher, where he begins to mentor a young James Baldwin. Mea…

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7 | Dilemma | The Talented Tenth 50:12

8M ago50:12

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To save his public image, Countee Cullen marries W.E.B. Dubois’ daughter, Yolande. The wedding is the merger of the century. All of Black high society is in attendance to celebrate this high profile matrimony. W.E.B.’s plan to create a dynasty is complete. Countee finds love and another father figure. Happy ending, right? Not quite. Countee’s marri…

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6 | A Star is Born | The Talented Tenth 53:25

8M ago53:25

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In the early 1900’s, Harlem Renaissance poet Countee Cullen went from an orphan to one of the most celebrated literary figures of his time. But his reluctance to introduce Blackness into his art threatened to alienate him from peers. And his struggles with his sexuality threatened to isolate him from his family. Luckily, his mentor W.E.B. DuBois ha…

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5 | What’s Beef? | The Talented Tenth 48:04

8M ago48:04

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In the early 1900s, NAACP co-founder W.E.B. DuBois is at the top of his game, as the first Black person to earn a PhD from Harvard and as editor of a successful magazine. He believes he has a way to achieve full equality for Black people, but major beef with civil rights leaders Booker T. Washington and Marcus Garvey threatens to expose his idea as…

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4 | Red Flags | The Women of the Black Panther Party 51:47

8M ago51:47

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As the first ever woman in the Black Panther Party’s decision-making body, Kathleen Cleaver played a large role in shaping and influencing the Party’s views on gender roles. Her drive to live a life of liberty inspired other women to do the same. And it’s in the Party where she meets her controversial husband, Eldridge Cleaver, who would leave her …

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3 | Like A Boss | The Women of the Black Panther Party 41:12

9M ago41:12

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After many of her comrades are killed, imprisoned, and forced into exile, Elaine Brown rises the ranks to be tapped as the first and only female leader of the Black Panther Party. Like other vocal women within the Party, she faced rampant sexism. But violence within the Party and whispers of her being a government informant also threatened her ambi…

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2 | Dear Mama | The Women of the Black Panther Party 45:27

9M ago45:27

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At only 23 years old, Afeni Shakur defended herself and 20 other Black Panther comrades in the famous Panther 21 trial. Best known as the mother of Tupac Shakur, Afeni’s legacy extends beyond her maternal role to a rap icon. Shakur’s fighting spirit helped her combat sexism within the Party and racism in the world, but her personal demons would hav…

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1 | Run Girl, Run | The Women of the Black Panther Party 52:55

9M ago52:55

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In her 20s, Assata Shakur became a target for government forces aiming to discredit Black liberation movements. Soon, she would emerge as one of America's most notorious fugitives. After being convicted of murdering a state trooper, Assata is sentenced to life in prison. But, she maintains her innocence. Two years into her sentence, she is broken o…

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Introducing: Black History, For Real 2:48

9M ago2:48

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Join Franchesca Ramsey and Conscious Lee every week as they go beyond the stories of Black History you already know to drop you right in the mix. Learn about the most overlooked Black History makers and events you should already know about, not just during Black History Month. We’ll even spill the occasional historical tea! All facts, no cap. Follo…

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Rodney Mullen 10:00

1+ y ago10:00

10:00

Join Maddy as we learn all about gardens, play a word association game, and learn all about the one and only Rodney Mullen! Everyone is welcome at the Clubhouse!

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James Weldon Johnson 8:23

1+ y ago8:23

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Join Maddy as we learn swimming safety tips, take time to notice how we feel, and learn all about the Floridian, James Weldon Johnson! Everyone is welcome at the Clubhouse!

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Lawrence B. Brown 6:48

1+ y ago6:48

6:48

Join Maddy as we learn about Disney's Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, get some wiggles out, and learn all about the incredible Lawrence B. Brown! Everyone is welcome at the Clubhouse!

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Creed 8:25

1+ y ago8:25

8:25

Join Maddy as we learn about hot air balloons, go on a fun scavenger hunt, and learn all about how the band Creed got started! Everyone is welcome at the Clubhouse!

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Serena Williams 5:50

1+ y ago5:50

5:50

Join Maddy as we talk about the month of April, read a spring poem, and learn all about the amazing Florida woman, Serena Williams! Everyone is welcome at the Clubhouse!

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Hedy Lamar 10:53

1+ y ago10:53

10:53

Join Maddy as we celebrate National Siblings Day, play Would You Rather with some friends, and learn all about the amazing Florida woman, Hedy Lamar! Everyone is welcome at the Clubhouse!

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Chickens and Ants 6:14

1+ y ago6:14

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Join Maddy as we discuss the historic Bok Tower, play a fun guessing game, and learn how Key West tried to get rid of crazy ants with chickens! Everyone is welcome at the Clubhouse!

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Tamiami Trail 9:19

1+ y ago9:19

9:19

Join Maddy as we discuss the Daytona 500, play a fun animal game, and learn all about Tamiami Trail! Everyone is welcome at the Clubhouse!

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The Emu Adventure 9:31

1+ y ago9:31

9:31

Join Maddy as we discuss 'Wont You Be My Neighbor Day', share some funny jokes, and learn all about Florida's involvement in the Great Australian Emu War! Everyone is welcome at the Clubhouse!

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