The AOC Podcast

Episodes

1. 107

   Ask Media Anything: Bernadette Lee, Morning Show Co-host, NewsTalk 96.5 KPEL, Townsquare Media and Jaycee Falcon, Afternoon Host at 99.9 KTDY, Townsquare Media

   Recent research indicates that local media outlets are trusted by a majority of Americans even as trust in national outlets has declined. It’s easy to understand why Acadiana has trust in our local media; in addition to providing us with important information about our area, they are active...

   Feb 27, 2019
2. 106

   Ask Media Anything: Christiaan Mader, Executive Editor, The Current

   Recent research indicates that local media outlets are trusted by a majority of Americans even as trust in national outlets has declined. It’s easy to understand why Acadiana has trust in our local media; in addition to providing us with important information about our area, they are active...

   Feb 20, 2019
3. 105

   Ask Media Anything: Sean Trcalek, General Manager, KADN/KLAF and Chuck Wood, General Manager, Delta Media Corp.

   Recent research indicates that local media outlets are trusted by a majority of Americans even as trust in national outlets has declined. It’s easy to understand why Acadiana has trust in our local media; in addition to providing us with important information about our area, they are active...

   Feb 13, 2019
4. 104

   Community Quotes: Kathy Richard

   AOC Board Member Kathy Richard chats with us about the key to a happy marriage and her love of photography in this podcast edition of Community Quotes.

   Jan 16, 2019
5. 103

   Community Quotes: Sean Trcalek

   General Manager of KADN News 15 Sean Trcalek talks about the importance of community media in this podcast episode of Community Quotes.

   Jan 9, 2019
6. 102

   Community Quotes: Blaire Savoie Saulnier

   AOC Volunteer Blaire Savoie Saulnier explains why she enjoys helping non-profit organizations in her community in this week's podcast edition of Community Quotes.

   Dec 19, 2018
7. 101

   Community Quotes:Bethany Ivy

   In this episode of Community Quotes, Bethany Ivy, AOC’s Office Manager, talks with us about the events that have shaped who she is and her favorite pastime.

   Dec 12, 2018
8. 100

   Community Quotes: Christy Tracie

   AOC's Education Coordinator, Christy Tracie, chats with us about her love of the culture in Lafayette and her appreciation for different genres of music in this week's podcast edition of Community Quotes.

   Dec 5, 2018
9. 99

   Community Quotes: Micheal Wetzel

   Songwriting is a past-time that AOC member Michael Wetzel enjoys doing when he isn’t working. Find out more about Michael in this week’s podcast episode of Community Quotes.

   Nov 28, 2018
10. 98

    Community Quotes: Stephen Handwerk

    In this week’s podcast edition of Community Quotes, we interview AOC Member Stephen Handwerk. Stephen chats with us about his love of politics, presidents that he has met and the best professional advice he has ever received.

    Nov 21, 2018
11. 97

    Community Quotes: Candace Gulotta-Haggart

    Festival International Development Director Candace Gulotta-Haggart chats with us about everything from favorite genre of music to her fears and phobias in this week’s podcast edition of Community Quotes.

    Nov 14, 2018
12. 96

    Community Quotes: Russell Cormier

    AOC Member Russell Cormier has completed a new album that is centered around love. Find out who the inspiration was behind his songwriting in this week's podcast edition of Community Quotes.

    Oct 31, 2018
13. 95

    Community Quotes: Allen Simon

    In this week's podcast edition of Community Quotes, we sit down with Allen Simon. Allen talks about his upbringing in a traditional Cajun French home, his challenges in school, his military experience abroad, treating and healing...

    Oct 24, 2018
14. 94

    Community Quotes: Sadie Thompson

    AOC Member and television host Sadie Thompson chats with us about her idea of happiness, leaving a legacy in the community and her spirituality in this week’s podcast edition of Community Quotes.

    Oct 17, 2018
15. 93

    Community Quotes: Ed Gauthier

    AOC Member and volunteer Ed Gauthier chats with us about his process of writing a work of fiction and transforming from a short-story to a novel in this week's podcast edition of Community Quotes.

    Oct 10, 2018
16. 92

    Community Quotes: Devin James

    In this week's podcast edition of Community Quotes, we speak with AOC member Devin James about his experience in the Youth Challenge Program, his regrets in life and his plans for the future.

    Oct 3, 2018
17. 91

    Community Quotes: Patrice Lewis

    Find out more about Patrice Lewis and her mission to improve the lives of women as Executive Director for a local non-profit organization in this week's podcast edition of Community Quotes.

    Sep 26, 2018
18. 90

    Community Quotes: Melissa O'Neal

    AOC Member Melissa O'Neal hasn't let her hearing impairment interfere with her careet goals to be a successful business woman. Learn more about Melissa in this podcast edition of Community Quotes.

    Sep 19, 2018
19. 89

    Community Quotes: Val Senegal

    Hearts of Hope Education Director Val Senegal discusses a few of the success stories that she has encountered over the years in this podcast edition of Community Quotes.

    Sep 12, 2018
20. 88

    Community Quotes: Elizabeth "EB" Brooks

    In this week’s podcast edition of Community Quotes, we chat with Elizabeth “EB” Brooks, Executive Director of Moncus Park, about her career path, influential people in her life and the book that she read that completely changed her life.

    Sep 5, 2018
21. 87

    Community Quotes: Etienna Wright

    Etienna Wright, Executive Director of the Lafayette Education Foundation, talks about the importance of acquiring a good education and teacher recognition in this podcast edition of Community Quotes.

    Aug 29, 2018
22. 86

    Community Quotes: Merlinda Valerie

    In this week's podcast edition of Community Quotes, we interview volunteer and community leader Merlinda Valerie Prejean, who is devoted to expanding services for veterans in Lafayette Parish.

    Aug 22, 2018
23. 85

    Community Quotes: Sherryl Guillory

    AOC Member and Festival International Film Crew Volunteer Sherryl Guillory talks about her involvement with the community in this week's podcast edition of Community Quotes.

    Aug 15, 2018
24. 84

    Community Quotes: Bruce Coen

    Volunteering to read the newspaper at AOC Community Media is just one of Bruce Coen's many passions in life. Learn more about him in this podcast episode of Community Quotes.

    Aug 8, 2018
25. 83

    Community Quotes: Reece Theriot

    AOC Member Reece Theriot developed an entrepreneurial spirit early in life. Learn more about his first job and his determination to be a successful salesman in this week's podcast edition of Community Quotes.

    Aug 1, 2018
26. 82

    Community Quotes: Seanathan Polidore

    For AOC member Sean Polidore, a positive attitude can lead to many rewards. Find out more about this motivational speaker in this eposide of "Community Quotes".

    Jul 25, 2018
27. 81

    Community Quotes: Don Mitchell

    AOC Member Don Mitchell has battled many addictions in his life and takes each day one at a time. Learn more about Don in this week's podcast edition of Community Quotes.

    Jul 18, 2018
28. 80

    Community Quotes: Dollie Pierre

    A fan of old Hollywood legends, find out which actress is an inspiration to AOC member Dollie Pierre in this week's podcast episode of Community Quotes.

    Jul 11, 2018
29. 79

    Community Quotes: Joe Boosie Ferguson

    Creative, compassionate and caring are just a few adjectives to describe AOC's production assistant and graphic designer Joe "Boosie" Ferguson. Learn more about him in this Community Quotes podcast.

    Jun 27, 2018
30. 78

    Community Quotes: Nicholas Lewis

    Nicholas Lewis

    Jun 20, 2018
31. 77

    Community Quotes: Chelsea Louvierre

    Chelsea Louvierre

    Jun 13, 2018
32. 76

    Community Quotes: Patrick Seaux

    Patrick Seaux

    Jun 6, 2018
33. 75

    AOC Podcast Extra: Music for Pizza

    AOC hosted a field trip for students from Alice Boucher, JW Faulk, and Carencro Heights Elementary Schools this week. The students created a lot of cool media including the songs you'll hear in this AOC Podcast Extra! Enjoy!

    Jun 1, 2018
34. 74

    Community Quotes: Matt Roberts

    Episode 73

    May 30, 2018
35. 73

    Community Quotes: John Bess

    John Bess is an inspiration to many, including his fellow members at AOC. Find out more about his love for helping others in this week's eposide of Community Quotes.

    May 23, 2018
36. 72

    Community Quotes: Sally Sabandith

    Learn more about the people who have influenced the life of AOC Member Sally Sabandith in this week's podcast edition of Community Quotes.

    May 16, 2018
37. 71

    Community Quotes: Paris Flannigan

    AOC Member Paris Flannigan is inspired by many great women in the telecommunications field. Find out more about this successful reporter on this week's episode of Community Quotes.

    May 9, 2018
38. 70

    Community Quotes: Jacob White

    AOC Staff Member Jacob White never meets a stranger! Find out more about this charismatic dude in this week's podcast edition of Community Quotes.

    May 2, 2018
39. 69

    Community Quotes: Victoria Babineaux

    Learn more about the people who have influenced the life of AOC Member Victoria Babineaux in this week's podcast edition of Community Quotes.

    Apr 25, 2018
40. 68

    Community Quotes: Claire Cook

    Find out what AOC Member and Basin Arts Director Clare Cooks enjoys spending her time doing in this week's podcast edition of Community Quotes.

    Apr 18, 2018
41. 67

    Community Quotes: Cheri Carlton

    AOC Member Cheri Carlton has had to overcome insurmountable odds as a child and young adult to become the strong woman she is today. Find out more in this episode of Community Quotes.

    Apr 11, 2018
42. 66

    Community Quotes: Shawntell Lewis Harrell

    Find out what challenges AOC Member Shawntell Lewis Harrell faced during her first few weeks of her new job on this week's podcast episode of Community Quotes.

    Apr 4, 2018
43. 65

    Community Quotes: Ed Bowie

    AOC's Executive Director, Ed Bowie, shares his favorite memories of AOC in this week's podcast edition of Community Quotes.

    Mar 28, 2018
44. 64

    Community Quotes: Paul Brouillette

    Find out what makes AOC Member Paul Brouillette's motor run in this weeks podcast edition of Community Quotes.

    Mar 21, 2018
45. 63

    Community Quotes: Israel "King Izzy" Bartley

    The Islamic religion has had a profound impact on AOC Member Israel Bartley's life. Find out more on this week's edition of Community Quotes.

    Mar 21, 2018
46. 62

    Community Quotes: Janson Delaney

    Learn more about AOC Member Janson Delaney and his quest to coordinate mission trips around the United States in this week's podcast edition of Community Quotes.

    Mar 21, 2018
47. 61

    Community Quotes: Lidice Ortiz

    Learn more about the cultural barriers that AOC Member Lidice Ortiz had to overcome when she moved to America in this week's podcast edition of Community Quotes.

    Mar 21, 2018
48. 60

    Community Quotes: Susannah Malbreaux

    AOC Member Susannah Malbreaux gives insight on teaching children how to respect their elders in this week's episode of Community Quotes.

    Mar 14, 2018
49. 59

    Community Quotes: Markie "HellboyKool" Breaux

    Find out more about why the town of St. Martinville is an important place for AOC Member Mark Breaux in this week's podcast edition of Community Quotes.

    Mar 14, 2018
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    Community Quotes: Jave Francis

    Learn more about Jave's survival through adversity on this podcast edition of "Community Quotes".

    Mar 14, 2018