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Drew's News
by Drew Dees
I plan to use this platform to shed light on journalism from a disability perspective as well as showcase people with and without disabilities who are doing good in the world.
Episodes
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Athletes Beyond The Field with Dr. Allison Forrest
In this episode, I had the opportunity to catch up with none other than Dr. Allison Forrest for an insightful conversation about leadership, growth, and the evolving landscape of athletics. We dive into Dr. Forrest’s career journey, the experiences that shaped her path, and the lessons she’s...
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From Ocala to the Opry: Noah Hunton on Building an Authentic Country Career
Nashville country artist Noah Hunton joins Drew’s News Podcast to share his journey from Ocala, Florida to building a successful independent music career. Leading his own label, Noah Hunton Music LLC, he discusses authenticity, songwriting, and what it takes to chase your dreams without limits....
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Xtraordinary Joy
Celebrating a decade of spreading JOY!! Hear all about the incredible work the amazing local non-profit organization Xtraordinary Joy is doing for rare chromosome disorder research, as well as for people with disabilities across the globe! To find out more about the incredible work they do and…
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Podcast Relaunch October 2025!
I am so excited to be back with you all! We will officially be back up and running in October 2025, so stay tuned for all the exciting things to come. :) In the meantime, check out my Drew Dees HOPE scholarship fund. I’m excited to announce that my fund will award a UF student with a physical...
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The road to becoming a journalist. With Chris O'Brien
Chris O'Brien is the state Capitol reporter for WKRN News 2 and Nexstar in Nashville, Tennessee. He's a proud graduate of the University of Florida, and a lover of all things Gators. Chris worked in Greensboro after graduating, prior to his current position in Nashville, as a general assignment...
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What is the Center for Independent Living? With Tony Delisle
I caught up with the Executive Director of the Center for Independent Living of North Central Florida, Tony Delisle, to talk about the fantastic work we do in the community! (Yes, I said we because it just happens to be where I work). We provide services through partnerships with the Department…
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A Passion For Education: With 2023 Florida State Teacher Of The Year Finalist Brooke Whittington
She has a heart of pure gold, works hard to make sure each of her students feels loved and cared for, and she bleeds purple and gold!💜💛🏈 I am talking about none other than Gilchrist county’s very own 2023 Florida Teacher of The Finalist, Brooke Whittington!! In this episode, we relived the...
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The love of gardening and weather with Alex Calamia
The Drew's News podcast is back, baby! For the official return of the podcast, we have the honor and privilege of speaking with Emmy award-winning meteorologist Alex Calamia about all things weather and gardening. Enjoy! Connect with Alex! Twitter: AlexCalamiawx Instagram: AlexTropicalPics...
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Living Life With A Nonverbal Learning Disability with Ryan Lundy
I caught up with disability advocate Ryan Lundy. Over the years he received occupational therapy and accommodations in school. He had a 504 which is a plan for students that need accommodations in regular education. This means he had many tutors, counselors, and academic advisors. Attending…
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Gators Go Greater with Jordan Ellis
Jordan Ellis is a Unversity of Florida Alum. Writing is what she loves to do, so her dream job is to be an author. She lives with cerebral palsy and walks with two crutches, but she doesn't let that hold her back from much. Currently, she has recently completed her Bachelor's degree and has been...
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Billy Floyd: Former Television News Broadcaster Turned Podcaster
Billy Floyd is a former morning news anchor in Casper, WY, and Eugene, OR, and thanks to a change in his career path, he's now going crazy with his very own podcast show, "Who's On The News" — having the time of his life! Billy is everyone's hype man-- from career advice to advice about life in...
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Kirby Snead: Living The Baseball Dream
I caught up with my good friend, Kirby Snead, a former Florida Gator baseball player, and current member of the Toronto Blue Jays organization. During our conversation, he told me baseball has always been in his blood since he was a little boy. he also explains what it was like growing up as a...
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Serving people with disabilities for over 20 years! With Chrissy and Michael Holloway
I had a wonderful conversation with the dynamic duo, Chrissy and Michael Holloway, about all things Special Friends Care Inc., and the secret to being a powerhouse business providing services and supports for people with disabilities in the North Central Florida community for over 20+ years! 😊...
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Life as a content creator with Blade Hall
I had a chance to catch up with Blade Hall, a local musical artist and content creator from Ocala, Florida. We chatted about a variety of things from his musical creative process, to how he went viral on TikTok! Connect with Blade: IG: HallPassForBlade Twitter: BladeHalll TikTok: bladehall Drew's...
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Postgrad life as a journalist
I had the pleasure of catching up with recent Gator grad Henry Coburn, who is currently a reporter for WSPA 7News in Spartanburg, South Carolina. We had a great conversation covering a variety of topics, ranging from what life has been like as a journalist since graduating from the University of...
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Adding diversity and inclusion to your TV news course with Harrison Hove
I had the honor of talking with the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications' 2020 teacher of the year, and one of my biggest UF mentors, Harrison Hove, about incorporating diversity and inclusion within a TV news course. We learned so much from each other during our time...
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UF DRC - Paving the Way for Access and Inclusion
Rita Inman, Assistant Director for Access Services, from the University of Florida Disability Resource Center joined me to talk about all things DRC! From academic accommodations to accessible housing, we covered it all. You can take a virtual tour of Cypress Hall. Get connected with the DRC via...
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How to successfully include disability within the newsroom
Kirsten Wolff, News Director at WESH 2 News, and Jess O'Neill, the former assistant News Director at WESH, and current News Director of KOAT in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Join me for a conversation about what went into the process of ensuring I had the best internship possible, and what they hope…
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What is it like to raise a child with a disability? With Samantha and Chris Worley
Drew's News Podcast Want to be on the show? Please email me at [email protected] or follow me on social media @DrewDeesReports on all platforms. And remember, if you can dream it, you can Drew it. In this episode, Drew's parents Samantha and Chris Worley, share their journey of what it's like...
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More than just a game: Kevin O'Brien
Drew's News podcast do you want to be on the show? Please email me at [email protected] or follow me on social media @DrewDeesReports on all platforms. And remember, if you can dream it, you can Drew it. The game of basketball: with Kevin Scott O'Brien, a professional international basketball...
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I plan to use this platform to shed light on journalism from a disability perspective as well as showcase people with and without disabilities who are doing good in the world. Follow me on social media @DrewDeesReports on all platforms: -Facebook -Instagram -LinkedIn -Twitter And Youtube And...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
I plan to use this platform to shed light on journalism from a disability perspective as well as showcase people with and without disabilities who are doing good in the world.
HOSTED BY
Drew Dees
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