Etcetera With The Woodards
by BlaXcess Media 92.7FM WICU-HD2
Etcetera with the Woodards is a thought-provoking podcast that explores the important, interesting, and sometimes unexpected topics shaping our world. From current events and culture to family, community, and everyday life, the show creates space for honest conversation, different perspectives, and stories worth hearing. The podcast also brings awareness and understanding to Down syndrome, sharing information and experiences that help educate listeners while celebrating the lives, abilities, and contributions of people with Down syndrome. No subject is necessarily off the table. One episode may tackle a major issue making headlines, while the next might explore something personal, educational, inspiring, or simply fascinating. It’s a show about this, that…and everything in between. Welcome to Etcetera with the Woodards — where meaningful conversations can begin just about anywhere.
Episodes
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Angie Potthoff Erie's first WNBA Player
In this episode, Angie talks about her experience winning a AAA Girls State Basketball Championship for Mercyhurst Prep, perfecting her game at the collegiate level at Penn State University, and making history as the first player from Erie, PA, to play in the WNBA.
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Michael Allen - Former Tech Memorial Football Player, Coach and Award Winning Media Mogul for ABC.
In this episode Michael takes us for a journey and talks about his experience playing football in high school, at Thiel and being a pioneer in Erie Media all the way to BET and now ABC.
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Steffanie Jasper- Erie's Best Track Sprinter-PA Hall of Famer
In this episode, Steffanie takes us back to the late 80s and talks about her time running track for Academy High School, competing on the collegiate level at Georgetown University, and her experience participating in the Olympics.
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Gary & Asia Horton - Juneteenth Freedom Ride
In this episode, Gary and Asia talk about the importance of this business trip to a few historic locations down south and why students should want to attend. They were getting ready to take a bus tour down south for Juneteenth. Gary has been involved in organizing since the 90s, and his daughter...
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Kyra Taylor - Executive Director - Erie's Black Wall Street
In this episode Kyra explains what Erie's Black Wall Street is, how it began and what services they offer the Erie community.
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From Erie to the Pros: Levonne Rowan’s Journey from Mercyhurst Prep to Football’s Biggest Stage
Long before Levonne Rowan reached the professional football ranks, Erie already knew there was something special about him. A standout at Mercyhurst Preparatory School, Rowan established himself as one of Pennsylvania’s premier defensive backs, earning three All-State selections and finishing his...
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Behind the Badge: Detective “Putney” Bailey on Why Representation Matters
Who wears the badge matters. For Detective William “Putney” Bailey of the Erie Police Department, the conversation about diversity in law enforcement goes far beyond numbers. It’s about trust, visibility, relationships—and making sure young Black men and women can see a place for themselves in a...
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Her Turn to Lead: Mayor Daria Devlin and Erie’s Next Chapter
History has a way of making certain moments feel bigger than an election. When Daria Devlin became mayor of Erie, Pennsylvania, she became only the second woman in the city’s history to hold its highest elected office—following the trail first blazed by former Mayor Joyce Savocchio more than…
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Built on Legacy: Dorian Crosby’s Journey to the Top of College Wrestling
Wrestling greatness runs in the Crosby family. In 1988, Melvin Crosby captured a PIAA state championship for Erie Academy. More than three decades later, his son Dorian Crosby added his own name to Pennsylvania wrestling history, winning a PIAA Class 3A state championship for Cathedral Prep and...
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From the Gridiron to the President’s Office: The Remarkable Journey of David Armstrong
Long before David A. Armstrong, J.D., led a university, he was helping to lead the way at Mercyhurst. A three-year starter on the offensive line for the Lakers, Armstrong distinguished himself both on the football field and in the classroom, earning All-District honors and recognition as a GTE...
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From Erie Public Housing to Superintendent: The Damian Bounds Story
What does it look like when the community that raises you becomes the inspiration for the career you eventually build? On this episode of Etcetera with the Woodards, Erie native Damian Bounds returns to his roots—at least through conversation—to share an extraordinary journey from growing up in...
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Khyl Horton: From Erie's Lower East Side To The Hall Of Fame
Before Khyl Horton became an Erie basketball legend, he was a kid from the lower East Side of Erie, Pennsylvania, developing a game that would eventually make him one of the most decorated players the city has produced. On this episode of Etcetera with the Woodards, Khyl sits down to tell the…
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Easy Essie: An NBA Dream Manifested Into Reality
This week, Etcetera with the Woodards sits down with Essie Hollis, one of the most accomplished basketball players ever produced by the city of Erie. At Strong Vincent, Hollis was a high school All-American who exploded for 753 points and a 30.1-point-per-game average during the 1972–73 season,...
About this show
Etcetera with the Woodards is a thought-provoking podcast that explores the important, interesting, and sometimes unexpected topics shaping our world. From current events and culture to family, community, and everyday life, the show creates space for honest conversation, different perspectives, and stories worth hearing. The podcast also brings awareness and understanding to Down syndrome, sharing information and experiences that help educate listeners while celebrating the lives, abilities, and contributions of people with Down syndrome. No subject is necessarily off the table. One episode may tackle a major issue making headlines, while the next might explore something personal, educational, inspiring, or simply fascinating. It’s a show about this, that…and everything in between. Welcome to Etcetera with the Woodards — where meaningful conversations can begin just about anywhere.
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BlaXcess Media 92.7FM WICU-HD2