Tim Madigan

Anything Mentionable with Tim Madigan

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“Anything mentionable is manageable,” said Fred Rogers, the late icon of children’s television. These words were his invitation to speak openly about things that are often painful—but also beautiful and true. That same spirit guides this new podcast, Anything Mentionable, hosted by Tim Madigan, a New York Times bestselling author and close friend of Fred’s in his final years. In Any Mentionable, Tim and his guests engage in deep, wide-ranging conversations about what makes us most human—matters of the heart and spirit that are essential in this pivotal time in history. Urgent social issues wil

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Tim Madigan

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Fred Claire, A Championship Heart, A Warrior’s Spirit 14.03.2026 58:02

Fred Claire, A Championship Heart, A Warrior’s Spirit The Dodger Legend Early Career: Fred started as a sports journalist before joining the Dodgers in 1969 as a PR assistant. He was the man behind the famous "Think Blue" marketing campaign and helped establish the "Dodger Blue" brand that is still iconic today. General Manager: He was thrust into the GM role in 1987 under diff...

From Horror to Transcendence: Kevin Curnutt's Journey from Darkness to Light. 20.10.2025 55:11

In this profoundly inspiring episode, Kevin Curnutt joins Tim Madigan to share his remarkable transformation — from surviving a tragic shooting at age 13 that left him quadriplegic, to finding peace, meaning, and joy beyond unimaginable suffering. Guided by the wisdom of Viktor Frankl, Joseph Campbell, and years of spiritual exploration, Kevin discovered an inner light untouched by tragedy — a pla...

EP 4 Jess Serrante: How can we live in this moment with our hearts intact? 18.09.2025 55:25

JoIn this poignant and important conversation, Tim and Jess Serrante address a question central to so many in this dark historical moment: How can we remain aware and constructively engaged in this time, while continuing to find peace, joy and meaning in our lives? Jess a climate activist and leadership coach, was a close friend and protege of Joanna Macy, who inspired thousands with her work as a...

E3_Harry Parker, TCU Theater Prof, 100+ Stage Performances, Director/Co-Writer: "I'm Proud of You" 26.07.2025 46:20

In Episode 3 of the Anything Mentionable podcast, Tim Madigan’s guest is Harry Parker, a longtime professor in the theatre department of Texas Christian University, and an accomplished director of more than 100 stage productions around the nation. Several years ago, after reading Tim’s memoir, I’m Proud of You: My Friendship with Fred Rogers, Harry had the idea that the story of the unlikely frien...

E2_ Guest: Maddie Suttles / Anything Mentionable Podcast 10.07.2025 58:31

Tim Madigan’s guest on episode 2 of the Anything Mentionable podcast is Maddie Suttles, soon to be a second-year law student at the University of Houston Law Center. Though just 23 years old, she has already fashioned a compelling life story. A reserved young person, she discovered as a teen through high school writing assignments that her public voice had weight and meaning. She went on to become...

E1 Guest: Patrick O'Malley / Anything Mentionable Podcast 19.06.2025 52:49

In this, the first episode of the Anything Mentionablepodcast, a conversation for those who are grieving, people supporting a grieving person, or those trying to navigate the emotional turbulence of life in this difficult time. Host Tim Madigan is joined by Dr. Patrick O’Malley, a belovedgrief therapist with more than four decades of experience. His book, Getting Grief Right: Finding Your Story of...