Keep Your Voice Down

Doug and Alek are joined by recording artist Courtney Moore to discuss her new album " 25 ." The Three Rivers native details her music making process, the pros and cons of dating in the 21st century, her son Kobe , the tragic passing of his namesake Kobe Bean Bryant , and the effect it had on her. Moore's albums are available on all major streaming services and can be purchased on i...

Doug and Alek are joined by former Central Michigan University classmate and friend Eric Dresden to discuss his 2019 cancer diagnosis, what he has in common with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar , and why he left the field of journalism after serving as Central Michigan Life's editor-in-chief in college and working for publications like The Arizona Republic , Big Rapids Pioneer , and The Flint Journal . Y...

Doug and Alek are joined by no one (a tough booking, we assure you) to discuss the findings of science journalist Alan C. Logan who recently published a book about infamous con artist Frank Abagnale, Jr . of "Catch Me If You Can"  fame, claiming Abagnale, Jr. used Tom Hanks and Leonardo DiCaprio to sell us an even bigger bill of goods than previously thought. In his 1980 memoir that insp...

Doug & Alek are joined by Watershed Voice Columnist and Office Manager Steph Hightree to discuss parenting during a pandemic, how paramount in-school counseling has been for her daughter Cadence , the trials and triumphs of her son Nathan , the joys of camping and her dogged pursuit of a Playstation 5 for her husband in the first of two back-to-back episodes with Ms. #MomLife herself. You can...

Doug and Alek are joined by Pastor Devon Miller of Florence Church of the Brethren Mennonite to discuss what it’s like leading a congregation during a global pandemic, being a religious leader in the 21st century when so many young people have walked away from the church or were never introduced to it in the first place, and restorative justice as it relates to conflict resolution and healing. Dev...

Doug and Alek are joined by Lisha and Jules McCurry ( Screen Tea Podcast ) to discuss mental health and parenting during a pandemic, the pros and cons of working in this environment (Lisha is a mental health professional and Jules recently returned to work after a long hiatus), and three movies they each watched once and will never watch again for whatever reason. If you have strong feelings about...

Doug and Alek are joined by Justine Galbraith , an English teacher who recently penned an op-ed titled ‘I’m a teacher. Why am I considered expendable?’   for Michigan Advance . Galbraith shares the fear, frustration, and anxiety she has experienced as an educator amid a global pandemic, while Alek and Doug serve as a two-man hype team for teachers, listing their favorite fictional educators, and l...

Doug and Alek are joined by Watershed Voice Columnist Haley Hogoboom ( Haley Homemaker ) to discuss Lady Gaga 's recent harrowing experience, how to gain confidence in the kitchen, do it yourself remodeling, their favorite cooking and baking shows, and the art of being your spouse's brand manager. Keep Your Voice Down’s theme is “ Howling at the Moon” by D Fine Us ,  and this week’s outr...

Doug and Alek are joined by local author and Park Township Trustee Tom Springer to discuss his book "The Star in the Sycamore," the ongoing negotiations between Park Township and the Three Rivers Public Library, and why getting involved in local government is so important. Springer's books can be purchased at most local bookstores or on Amazon . Keep Your Voice Down’s theme is “ How...

Doug and Alek are joined by Watershed Voice columnist, local author & psychotherapist Charles Thomas to discuss Taylor Swift pulling a Prince , Mark Cuban 's decision to temporarily stop playing the National Anthem before Dallas Mavericks games, and coping with mental health issues in the midst of a global pandemic. Keep Your Voice Down's theme is " Howling at the Moon" by...

Doug and Alek are joined by Layne Deuel ( Spartans, Wolverines, and Beards Podcast ) to discuss Smartmatic’s $2.7 billion lawsuit against Rupert Murdoch and Fox News , their favorite Matthew Stafford memories, the triumphant return of the NCAA Football video game franchise, and MLB The Show’s upcoming debut on Xbox. Warning: This episode contains mild swearing and multiple references to West Side...

Doug and Alek are joined by Malachi "A+scribe" Carter (The Unapologetics Podcast) who shares his thoughts on Lady Gaga's Hunger Games -esque Inauguration outfit, President Joe Biden and the Democratic Party's lengthy track record of exploiting Black people for political gain, and why Hamilton is problematic. The trio also gush over the powerful performance and presence of Natio...

Doug and Alek are joined by I Can Marvel All Day co-host & Watershed Voice's self-appointed director of marketing Michael "Hogey" Hogoboom. The trio talks about the Wilmington Insurrection of 1898, Green Day's 2020 album that Hogey calls "American Idiot Part 2" but "too spicy for radio," as well as how they plan to observe MLK Day. (Recorded on Saturday,...

Doug and Alek return for Season 2 of Keep Your Voice Down after a lengthy hiatus to talk about last week’s riot at the U.S. Capitol building, and to gush about the wide variety of talent present on the Watershed Voice Podcast Network. The duo also discusses the media that impacted them the most in 2020. Any views or opinions expressed on “Keep Your Voice Down” are those of its hosts and guests, an...

In this short episode, Hogey from the I Can Marvel All Day podcast takes over Keep Your Voice Down to feature an interview between him and Alek about the Watershed Voice.  Any views or opinions expressed on “Keep Your Voice Down” are those of its hosts and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the podcast’s sponsors, Watershed Voice staff or its board of directors.

In Episode 8 of Keep Your Voice Down , Doug and Alek are joined by fellow Watershed Voice Podcaster Michael "Hogey" Hogoboom to discuss last week's primary election results, what November's ballot will look like, and of course, Taylor Swift's new album, which Hogey has plenty of opinions about. The trio also discusses the NBA and NHL bubbles, the Three Rivers DDA, Three Ri...

In Episode 8 of Keep Your Voice Down , Doug and Alek interview Larry Walton , a Republican candidate for the Michigan State House of Representatives and the 59th District. Walton is one of five candidates vying for the seat in the Republican primary on Tuesday, Aug. 4, while Democratic candidate Amy East is running unopposed. Any views or opinions expressed on “Keep Your Voice Down” are those of i...

In Episode 7 of Keep Your Voice Down , Doug and Alek interview Kathy Greaves , a Democratic candidate for District 2 St. Joseph County Commissioner. Greaves is running unopposed in the primary but will challenge incumbent County Commissioner Kathy Pangle in November.  Any views or opinions expressed on “Keep Your Voice Down” are those of its hosts and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the vie...

Doug and Alek return for Episode 6 of Keep Your Voice Down where they discuss the upcoming Juneteenth Celebration in Three Rivers , much needed haircuts, Glen Oaks Community College and St. Joseph County's respective plans for reopening , as well as the current momentum of the Black Lives Matter movement across the United States. Any views or opinions expressed on “Keep Your Voice Down” are t...

Doug and Alek return for Episode 5 of Keep Your Voice Down where they take a real-life Buzzfeed quiz to find out which member of the 1998 Chicago Bulls they are, address concerns from readers about certain content published on Watershed Voice , and how we can raise the level of public discourse together as a community. Still wondering why this episode is called "Whittling Birds?" Listen...

Doug and Alek return from an extended hiatus (they couldn't record last Tuesday because BREAKING NEWS ) to discuss the top stories from around St. Joseph County , as well as Nic Cage 's latest role and the ever-growing presence of murder hornets (they're real and they're coming, probably). The duo also takes time to praise essential workers and discuss what they've learned...

Watershed Voice Executive Editor Alek Haak-Frost and co-host Doug Sears, Jr. discuss COVID-19 protests, the details of a three-step plan unveiled by Michigan House Republicans this week to "get Michiganders back to work," top stories from St. Joseph County and the handshake's possible fall from grace in a post COVID-19 world. Any views or opinions expressed on “Keep Your Voice Down”...

Watershed Voice Executive Editor Alek Haak-Frost and co-host Doug Sears, Jr. discuss journalistic ethics when reporting a death, review top stories from last week, and bring some levity to the pod with an analysis of Alek's upcoming birthday plans and a discussion on their favorite fictional journalists from cinema and television.  Any views or opinions expressed on “Keep Your Voice Down” are...

Watershed Voice Executive Editor Alek Haak-Frost and co-host Doug Sears, Jr. discuss how their lives have changed in light of COVID-19, how they've been filling their time during quarantine, and how author Shea Serrano has singlehandedly helped Doug maintain his sanity in these times of woe. Any views or opinions expressed on “Keep Your Voice Down” are those of its hosts and guests, and do no...