Feeling overwhelmed by the looming threat of climate change? We’ve got you! Sunny Drake's Climate Change and Other Small Talk is a theatrical podcast that is here to hold your hand through the scary stuff and entertain you at the same time. Made by 9 creative teams around the world, these podcast episodes have got it all: from the witty to the wacky, and the serious to the silly. It’s guaranteed to be fun and ignite your inner climate warrior all while offering global perspectives on the cli ...
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The Ability Experience is a nonprofit organization with a simple mission: create shared experiences with people with disabilities and members of Pi Kappa Phi fraternity. We do so through a variety of volunteer events, bringing students together from across the country to bike, build, and create lasting memories with the disability community. Our hosts, Zorth Pilonieta and Gary Sugg, interview members of our Ability Experience community and give them the platform to tell their shared experien ...
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Michael Harvey, Kappa Eta (SUNY Geneseo)
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On the newest episode of “The Shared Experience Podcast,” host Zorth interviews two-time Pi Alpha, Michael Harvey, Kappa Eta (SUNY Geneseo). Michael completed Build America (BAM) as a foreman in 2019 and project managed in 2020. In this episode, you'll learn how Michael incorporates the values he learned as a Pi Alpha into his career as a high scho…
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Drake Lloyd, Eta Psi (University of Central Florida)
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On the newest episode of “The Shared Experience Podcast,” hosts Zorth and Gary interview three-time Pi Alpha, Drake Lloyd, Eta Psi (University of Central Florida). Drake completed Gear Up Florida as a cyclist in 2021, project managed in 2024 and Journey of Hope as a cyclist in 2023 on the North Route. In this episode, you'll learn how Drake stays c…
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Andre Arman, Zeta Epsilon (George Mason University)
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On the newest episode of “The Shared Experience Podcast,” hosts Zorth and Gary interview 7-time Pi Alpha and 3-time Bruce Rodgers Award winner, Andre Arman (Zeta Epsilon, George Mason University), who completed his first Pi Alpha event at the age of 35. Within a 10 year span, Andre completed 7 summer events including Journey of Hope in 2002, Gear U…
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Patrick Carlson, Iota Kappa (Greeley)
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On the newest episode of “The Shared Experience Podcast,” hosts Zorth and Gary interview four-time Pi Alpha and current Ability Experience staff member, Patrick Carlson, Iota Kappa (Greeley). Carlson completed Journey of Hope in 2017 and 2018 as crew member and project manager and then Gear Up Florida in 2019 and 2022 as project manager and cyclist…
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Ruben Talavera, Eta Omega (New Mexico State University)
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On the newest episode of “The Shared Experience Podcast,” hosts Zorth and Gary interview 7-time Pi Alpha and Nu Phi Society member, Ruben Talavera, Eta Omega (New Mexico State University), who completed Journey of Hope in 2006 as a crew member and then cycled Gear Up Florida in 2007, 2009, 2019, 2020 and 2022. Since his retirement of summer events …
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Austin Gothard, Iota Nu (Mississippi State University)
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On the newest episode of “The Shared Experience Podcast,” hosts Zorth and Gary interview Pi Alpha Austin Gothard (Iota Nu, Mississippi State University), who completed Gear Up Florida as a cyclist in 2022, led the TransAmerica team as Project Manager in 2023 and will be cycling Gear Up Florida a second time in 2024. Austin will also be a Leadership…
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Jeremy Jones, Alpha Gamma (University of Oklahoma)
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Welcome to episode 14! On the newest episode of “The Shared Experience Podcast,” hosts Zorth and Gary interview Pi Alpha and Team AbEx Ambassador, Jeremy Jones (Alpha Gamma, University of Oklahoma), who completed Journey of Hope as a cyclist in 1998, 2001 and as project manager in 2009. Jeremy has walked across Spain, biked around New Zealand, was …
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Michael Davis, Psi (Cornell University)
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Welcome to episode 13! On this episode of “The Shared Experience Podcast,” hosts Zorth and Gary interview 1997 Journey of Hope North Route cyclist, managing director at Merrill Lynch and current AbEx board member, Michael Davis. Learn how Michael’s Journey of Hope experience led to him hosting the Inaugural Empire State Ride in New York, and saying…
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Rob Raesemann, Zeta Zeta (University of North Florida)
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Welcome to episode 12, featuring Rob Raesemann from the Zeta Zeta chapter of Pi Kappa Phi. In this episode, hosts Zorth and Gary talk with Rob about being a 6x Pi Alpha, his involvement for the AbEx Challenge: Gate River Run and the future of the Zeta Zeta Chapter. A snippet about Rob: "Rob's initiation into Pi Kappa Phi over 35 years ago set him o…
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A father takes his eleven-year-old son on a road trip to protest decades of environmental racism in their rural Black Nova Scotian community. They shift between playful and serious as they discuss ways of bringing about meaningful change, in the wake of the Africville apology. In The Dumps was written by Shauntay Grant. Find the transcript here. Cl…
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Though Win and his Grams are growing weary of life in a temporary camp, they never tire of each others' jokes. In a world of floods and fires, they are family, and Win will get his Grams to her lucky spot at bingo through hell and highwater. Ride Or Die was written by Tara Beagan. Find the transcript here. Climate Change and Other Small Talk is a w…
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A day in the lives of Mayor Toad, big boss Peahen and a hard-working assistant Ant. They launch a clean energy project designed to better lives. But when Tortoise asks some difficult questions about who gets the benefits and who feels the impacts, sparks are sure to fly. To Best The Beast was written by Krishnee Bhotooa. Find the transcript here. -…
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Rolling Hills, Green Pastures
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Esperanza Soto welcomes new recruits to a U.S. drone centre. Run entirely on wind energy, the centre is part of the U.S. Army’s Green Military Movement. One of the drone operators is a climate refugee from Vancouver. What choices will she make when climate refugees attempt to cross the border from Mexico? A heads up that this episode contains milit…
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Sympathy for Miss Waters
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A real estate agent manages to sell a coastal mansion, even though waves will eventually lap into the bedroom - "It’s a soundtrack to sleep by”. What lengths will the realtor go to after she's fired for selling it way below price? And who was the mysterious buyer? Sympathy for Miss Waters was written by Bruce Gibbons-Fell. Find the transcript here.…
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How Nanna and Pop Learnt About Climate Change (The Hard Way)
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Nan and Pop are horrified to learn about climate change from their granddaughter. Should they get their hearing aids adjusted or did she just talk about cows farting? How Nanna and Pop Learnt About Climate Change (The Hard Way) was written by Marie Munkara. Find the transcript here. Climate Change and Other Small Talk is a worldwide tour for your e…
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Does the Sky Fall on Everyone
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A showdown between an environmental activist and a local community leader overseeing the felling of a 500 year old tree. Who will have the last word? Does the Sky Fall on Everyone was written by Pyemwa Deshi. Find the transcript here. Climate Change and Other Small Talk is a worldwide tour for your ears - minus the carbon footprint and lost luggage…
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Somewhere in the Indian Ocean, a nuclear submarine carries out a deterrence patrol. Bizarre new orders arrive and two sonar operators must face existential threats. Will they rise to the challenge, or are they in over their heads? Nothing Happens was written by Ram Ganesh Kamatham. Find the transcript here. Climate Change and Other Small Talk is a …
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Absolutely Nothing Of Any Meaning
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A couple leave outraged reviews about products delivered by Amazon, while climate chaos swishes into their home. Their responses to their escalating crisis become increasingly absurd, topped only by the absurdity of Amazon’s tactics to thwart them. Absolutely Nothing Of Any Meaning was written by Sunny Drake. Find the transcript here. Climate Chang…
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This weekend on Earth Day, April 22nd - we’re dropping the first-ever episode of Climate Change & Other Small Talk! Sunny talks about the 9 stories created by our fantastic international teams. Expect serious themes wrapped in enjoyable stories to ease us into them. In fact, the series is way more fun than dying in the apocalypse. Promise. --- FOLL…
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Climate Change. Wait, don't curl up into a ball of stress! Sunny Drake's Climate Change and Other Small Talk is a theatrical podcast that is here to hold your hand through the scary stuff and entertain you at the same time. Made by 9 creative teams around the world, these podcast episodes have got it all: from the witty to the wacky, and the seriou…
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Meet our lead creative, Sunny Drake, and find out how he got the idea to start a theatrical podcast about climate change. Climate Change And Other Small Talk launches on Earth Day - April 22nd. Subscribe to our newsletter at ClimateChangeAndOtherSmallTalk.com or wherever you get your podcasts, so you never miss an episode. --- FOLLOW US--- Follow S…
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Climate Change And Other Small Talk is a worldwide tour for your ears - minus the jetlag, carbon footprint and screaming kids. Stories from 9 creative teams around the globe will entertain as well as uncover what has gotten us into this climate crisis. And maybe even what could get us out. Subscribe now to get the first episode when we launch on Ea…
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Jim Karlovec, Delta Sigma (Bowling Green)
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Welcome back! It's been a while. On this return episode, Zorth and Gary talk with Jim Karlovec, cofounder of the Journey of Hope. This is the first episode of a longer series discussing how "A" journey of hope became THE Journey of Hope.
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Corey Dillon, Zeta Phi (Colorado State)
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As a Pi Alpha, Cycling Coach and Board Member, it's fair to say that Corey Dillon has impacted the The Ability Experience's cycling events more than just about anyone. Over the years, Corey has dedicated himself to the evolution of our events - particularly in the interest of safety. Join us and we uncover what Corey has added to the Journey of Hop…
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Paul Drake, Zeta Lambda (Cal-State Chico)
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Paul Drake has done it all. As a seven time Pi Alpha, Paul has cycled all three routes of Journey of Hope and Gear Up Florida. Join us as Paul compares and contrasts his experiences depicting the evolution of our programs over the years. Paul's involvement: Journey of Hope (1989, 1991, 1998, 2003, 2005), Gear Up Florida (2004), Pi Alpha Ride Along …
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Josh and Will Ingram (Theta Alpha and Iota Phi)
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Twin brothers, Josh and Will Ingram have a lot to unpack when it comes to Ability Experience involvement. Join us as we compare and contrast two unique experiences including the 2019 Journey of Hope.
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Brent Freeman, Theta Sigma (Long Beach)
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As a result of a traumatic motorcycle accident, Brent Freeman is a Pi Alpha who is now blind. While injuries have effected his memory, Journey of Hope will never be forgotten. Join us as he shares how his perspective of his 2010 experience has evolved and what he cherishes most about that summer. (Recorded LIVE as a part of 2021 Pi Kapp College for…
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Mike McBride, Omega (Purdue)
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3x Pi Alpha and past-staff member, Mike McBride, Omega (Purdue), is an adventurer. From leading The Ability Experience's only event in Europe, to most recently riding the Blue Ridge Parkway in just five days, Mike reflects on what it truly means to be a Pi Alpha and how your first event shouldn't be the end.…
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Jenkins Chan, Alpha Delta (Washington)
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Since 2003, our flagship construction program has been building more than just accessible facilities at our partner camps. Join us as our inaugural Build America Project Manager Jenkins Chan discusses the program and the reasons why many view it as the most impactful program The Ability Experience has to offer.…
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Ryan Thibodaux, Gamma Iota (LSU)
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On this episode of #TheSharedExperience, our host Zorth Pilonieta sits down with Ryan Thibodaux, Gamma Iota (LSU). Learn how Ryan is balancing family, his dental practice, and playing in one of New Orleans' top bands all while taking on the challenge of riding segments of the Journey of Hope South Route in the wake of COVID-19. Journey of Hope Ride…
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David Dalton, Beta Nu (Houston)
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Gear Up Florida 2020 team member and now five-time Pi Alpha, David Dalton, Beta Nu (Houston), reflects on his time with the organization. Find out where this year’s virtual event stacks up against his previous cycling event experiences on this episode of The Shared Experience. (Dalton participated in Gear Up Florida 2001 and 2020 as a cyclist, 2003…
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Kyle Pease, Eta Delta (Kennesaw State)
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"Living in a wheelchair is never easy, but no one said life was easy." Kyle Pease, Eta Delta (Kennesaw State) is a four-time Iron Man and co-founder of the Kyle Pease Foundation. Listen in as Kyle sheds light on his journey as a competitive athlete and how he continues to push the envelope to inspire and motivate us all. Referenced Links: https://w…
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Chael Williams, Theta Alpha (Southern Mississippi)
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Chael Williams, Theta Alpha (Southern Mississippi) is a 2019 Journey of Hope South Route cyclist. Join us for our first episode as our host, Zorth Pilonieta chats with Chael about his unique experience with The Ability Experience, and what being a Pi Kappa Phi means to him. Learn more: https://abilityexperience.org/…
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