Interviews

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Grace Before Meals: Interview with Fr. Leo Patalinghug

According to its website, Grace Before Meals is centered on one fundamental concept: the simple act of creating and sharing a meal can strengthen all kinds of relationships. Founded by Fr. Leo Patalinghug in 2003, Grace Before Meals has grown from a simple idea to a worldwide movement, producing a book, blog and even a pilot for a TV show endorsed by PBS. Research shows that having frequent family dinners can reduce the susceptibility of teens to risks like teen pregnancy, smoking, drug use and depression. And these benefits don’t just apply to traditional families or people with kids. …

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How Your TV Can Help Your Whole Family Lose Weight

Typically, couch potatoes are people who spend a lot of time in front of the television. And many people have blamed television and video games as a major reason for the rise in childhood obesity in this country. But your television can actually serve as a catalyst to help you lose those unwanted pounds AND bring your family closer together. Don't believe me? Then you've obviously never strapped a white Nintendo Wii controller to your wrist. Mickey DeLorenzo is a regular guy from South Philadelphia who lost weight with his beloved Wii and had fun doing it. In 2006, he began his "Wii …

- - - | written by Jason on 10/21/2008 | - - -

EA #37: Toby Sells on Making Monsters for Movies & TV

In this episode of the Escape Adulthood Show, brought to you from studio 315 in Madison, Wisconsin, we interview Toby Sells, who runs his own creature makeup effects shop and makes creatures and gore effects for film and television. We also talk about the World Series, baby showers, and embarrassing teenagers. Just click "Play" to listen to the show... …

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EA #31: Behind the Scenes of Sesame Street

In this episode, brought to you from studio 315 in Madison, Wisconsin, we continue the second half of our two-part interview with Bob from Sesame Street. We ask him about his secrets of success and his favorite part about working on the show. We also talk about recess at work, a sweet chocolate calculator, and our favorite Sesame Street characters. Just click "Play" to listen to the shows... …

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EA #30: Living Life on Sesame Street

In this episode, brought to you from studio 315 in Madison, Wisconsin, we interview Bob from Sesame Street. We ask him about how he became one of the original cast members and what it was like working with Bird Bird and Oscar the Grouch. We also talk about the effects of stress on children, an awesome retro tote bag, and dressing up like characters from the Wizard of Oz. Just click "Play" to listen to the show... …

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EA #29: Putting the “Life” in Work Life Balance

In this episode, brought to you from studio 315 in Madison, Wisconsin, we interview Jason and Jodi Womack, a husband and wife team who help people manage time and increase personal productivity. They are a great example of how to put more life into work life balance. We also talk about the rise of work rage, organizing your greeting cards, and a minature Adultitis antitdote. Just click "Play" to listen to the show... …

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EA #28: Outdoor Adventurer and Extreme Mom

In this episode, brought to you from studio 315 in Madison, Wisconsin, we interview Frida Waara, an adventurous woman who describes snow as her favorite toy and was part of the first all-female unsupported expedition team to ski to the North Pole. We also talk about the rise of adventure travel, missmatched gloves, and recap the first-ever Kim & Jason Escape Event. Just click "Play" to listen to the show... …

- - - | written by Jason on 1/30/2008 | - - -

EA #27: Creating Candy for Willy Wonka

"Invention, my dear friends, is 93% perspiration, 6% electricity, 4% evaporation, and 2% butterscotch ripple." --Willy Wonka In this episode, brought to you from studio 315 in Madison, Wisconsin, we interview Willy Wonka employee and candy creator Eric Wesner, about his fun and unique job in the candy industry. We also talk about jelly bean jewelry, cooking with exotic flavors, the largest snowflake on record, and the first-ever Kim & Jason Escape Event. Just click "Play" to listen to the show... …

- - - | written by Jason on 11/29/2007 | - - -

EA #26: Making Wishes Come True

In this episode, brought to you from studio 315 in Madison, Wisconsin, we interview Patti Gorsky, the president of The Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Wisconsin, about how she got involved granting wishes to kids with life threatening medical conditions. We also talk about our 12 Days of Wishmas, the origins of Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, and how to let Adultitis ruin your holidays. Just click "Play" to listen to the show... …

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EA #25: Simplicity Amidst the Chaos

In this episode, brought to you from studio 315 in Madison, Wisconsin, we interview Kristin van Ogtrop, the editor of Real Simple magazine, about balancing all of the things that come with being a busy editor, mom, wife, pet wrangler, friend, loyal daughter, and enthusiastic sister. We also talk about parade balloons and offer simple ways moms can escape adulthood. Just click "Play" to listen to the show... …

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