Kari Thomas

Mixing it up with Mixter: An Autism Podcast

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Our podcast is an intro to our students and our program. Get to know us, so that when we are ready to work, you are ready to hire us. Thank you to LPPS, Cee Jay Jones with Mended Art Studios (Logo), Ford Motor Company Local 3000 (Fundraiser donation), Garold Vallie (Motivational speaker and podcast expert), Jordan Thomas (Marketing) & Theodore Mousouleas (Display) for making this project possible! Thank you podcasters, for creating this amazing content!

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Kari Thomas

Episodes

Interview with Chris Dardzinski - Rockpalooza & Lincoln Towne Hobby Shop 06.06.2022 33:19

Kiss cover band, Rockpalooza, Mixter resale store, city of Lincoln Park and MORE!!!

Lost Films with GOJIRA FAN 1954 - Boaz Yakin's Batman Beyond 03.06.2022 1:42

This episode of Lost Films is about a scrapped live action Batman Beyond film.

Next NFL Star: Brady Ploucha 01.06.2022 7:26

We can't wait to see you on the football field.  Congratulations Brady on your full ride scholarship to Central Michigan University! 

Mr. Z is AWESOME! 20.05.2022 10:10

Mr. Z use to work at Mixter school and the students couldn't wait to interview him for this podcast.   We miss you Mr. Z! 

Shark Week! 17.05.2022 8:09

Let's talk about sharks.

Legally Blind Teacher: Mr. O'Connor 17.05.2022 20:32

Students interview with Mr. O'Connor

Michael's Summer Plans 13.05.2022 0:54

Michael's first Job!!!

Interview with CeeJay Jones of Mended Art Derma Salon 10.05.2022 35:34

Cee Jay Volunteered to design our logo for our podcast based on the students decision of what they wanted the logo to include. She NAILED IT! Thank you Cee Jay for our logo and for joining us on this episode.

Walt Disney & Disney Amusement Park with Jack, Benny & Hunter! 05.05.2022 12:43

We are huge Disney fans.  Take a listen to find out why! 

Interview with the Mayor of Lincoln Park, MI Tom Karnes 05.05.2022 23:32

Let's get to know our Mayor. 

May 4th Star Wars Episode with Michael White 04.05.2022 1:11

What is Star Wars were made in order? 

Conversation about Michael's Art 27.04.2022 3:23

Michael is a free hand artist at Mixter.  He has created many beautiful pieces.  He began his love of art when he was just nine years old.  Give this episode a listen to find out more! 

Lost Films with Branden Rangel: Batman Unchained 26.04.2022 3:12

Branden talks about Batman-Never Produced! 

Interview with Walter Epps 24.04.2022 14:13

What a great experience for our podcasters to meet such awesome people in the community.  From the Wayne County Sheriff's office.  Thank you Lieutenant Walter Epps for joining us for this podcast episode!   

Interview with a Mixter Alumni: Kate T. 08.04.2022 13:08

Kate is a recent graduate of Mixter School.  She currently works at Kroger and is making plans to move out on her own and to get her GED.  We are thankful that she took the time to come in and interview with us and we are super proud of her accomplishments!  Way to go Kate! 

Our School Store + The Weekly Specials! 08.04.2022 2:40

Stop in during our regularly scheduled school days to shop around.  We have great prices with a huge variety of items to choose from.  From fine art to belts and knick-knacks with many things in between.  

Jobs We Want When We Leave Mixter 25.03.2022 5:37

We want to WORK!  

Interview with Fire Chief Scott Lewis Lincoln Park, MI 25.03.2022 22:49

Listen along to hear a Q & A with our students and the fire chief.  

Things we are good at....and more. 17.03.2022 3:24

Take a few minutes to get to know us a little more.  

Mixing it up with Mixter: Talking about Pets 08.03.2022 3:32

In this episode our podcasters discuss how to take care of pets and responsibilities involved.  

Interview with Sgt. Mueller of the LP Police Department 07.03.2022 11:09

It's important that our students build a rapport with the local police departments, so that students feel safe when faced with difficult situations in public and so that officers have the necessary communication tools needed to help support any of our students (or others with autism) when in difficult situations.  This interview serves as an additional opportunity that our students have to co...

Belmar Lanes 27.02.2022 7:00

Benny interviews  his classmates on the jobsite of Belmar Lanes.  Thank you Belmar Lanes in Lincoln Park, MI for supporting our program and offering your location as a jobsite for our students.  You are AWESOME!!!

Controlling Our Anger 16.02.2022 7:01

Coping with anger can be a difficult task. In this episode, the students express the many different ways they resolve their struggles. 

Interview with Maddy & Gabe 28.01.2022 3:34

We are building on our communication skills while we talk about our experiences in the workforce and some our favorite things.  

Philip talks about abandoned railways 28.01.2022 2:47

Do you know what they do with old rail lines?  Philip can tell you all about it.  Listen up. 