The Mandy Connell Podcast

ROSS IS POPPING IN FOR A MINUTE  At 1pm to talk about a GoFundMe for a person he knows really well who was just in a horrible motorcycle accident that took his foot.  Find the GoFundMe here if you have some extra cash you can share . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CAN YOUR RELATIONSHIP RECOVER FROM AN AFFAIR?  I've known people whose marriages have ended over an affair and marriages that have survived and even thrived after an affair so it can be done. My guest at 12:30 is Lora Cheadle, and she knows about what she speaks in this care. She is an author, TEDx speaker, and leadership wellness coach who specializes in burnout and betrayal recovery. She is...

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In this episode of The Mandy Connell Show, Mandy dives into the story behind St. Patrick's Day and how it's evolved over time. She shares her own experiences growing up in a Catholic school and learning about the holiday. Mandy also discusses the history of Irish immigrants in the US and how they were initially shunned, but eventually became a powerful voting block. She touches on the modern-day c...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BEAU VISAGE SKIN CARE AND SPA!  You guys know I love this place and when I found out that they are celebrating their 40th Anniversary I said let's celebrate! I think having a small family business for that long is something to note, and I've asked Russ, Christine, and Laurine in to talk about how they business has not just lasted, but flourished, even through Covid. There may...

In this episode of The Mandy Connell Show, Mandy dives into a thought-provoking discussion about the end times, apocalyptic beliefs, and the state of the world. She shares her own experiences interviewing pastors who predicted the end of the world and explores the concept of vigilantism in the face of uncertainty. Mandy also discusses the importance of living a life of decency and kindness, regard...

Dad joke of the day, word of the day, Mandy's trivia question of the day & jeopardy! It's OF THE DAY! Today's opponent: Benjamin Allbright. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

POLAND V VENEZUELA IS NO CONTEST  And I am thrilled to have the President Emeritus of  FEE  Larry Reed back on the show to talk about Poland's adoption of capitalism versus Venezuela's adoption of socialism near the same time. The charts don't lie and if you need more proof that socialism is a greed based nightmare wherever it's tried tune in today at 1 to here Larry.  Find his...

WHY ARE WE STILL SEEING FENTANYL DEATHS RISE?  As other states seem to have gotten fentanyl deaths moving in the right direction, we remain an outlier. The Common Sense Institute did a study on it recently,  which you can find here , and I've got Common Sense Fellow Paul Pazen on to talk about it at 12:30. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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In this episode of The Mandy Connell Show, Mandy dives into the world of politics and current events. She discusses the recent controversy surrounding Representative Tim Hernandez, who disrupted a debate on civility in politics. Mandy shares her thoughts on the importance of modeling better behavior and respectful debate. She also talks to her guest, Khosro Isfahani, a research director for the Na...

Dad joke of the day, word of the day, Mandy's trivia question of the day & jeopardy! It's OF THE DAY! Today's opponent: Dave Lauer and Christian Toto. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WHAT IS LIFE REALLY LIKE IN IRAN?  I'm very excited about today's guest at 1. Khosro Isfahani. Khosro was born and raised in Tehran, where he lived for over three decades, working as a journalist and frontline human rights defender until 2021. He infiltrated secretive missile facilities. He smuggled classified documents beyond the regime's reach. He delivered aid quietly to communities placed...

In this episode of The Mandy Connell Show, Mandy dives into a lively discussion with State Senator Barb Kirkmeyer about the latest happenings in the Colorado Legislature. They tackle topics like the proposed bill to decriminalize prostitution, which was surprisingly postponed, and the new bill to increase the spending cap under the Taxpayer Bill of Rights. Mandy shares her concerns about the poten...

Dad joke of the day, word of the day, Mandy's trivia question of the day & jeopardy! It's OF THE DAY! Today's opponent: Grant Smith. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE ST PATRICK'S DAY PARADE IS THIS WEEKEND  Bagpipers and more will invade the show today at 2:30 to pump everyone up for the day we are all Irish.  The Parade is this weekend and you can find out everything about it here . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

STATE SENATOR BARB KIRKMEYER IS ON WITH AN UPDATE  That I call What Fresh Hell Is This from the Capitol where we talk about the many, many ways the Legislature is making life harder here in Colorado. She's on at 1. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of The Mandy Connell Show, Comedian Ali Saddiq joins the show! Mandy then dives into a heated discussion about the 2028 presidential election, specifically the potential candidates Marco Rubio and JD Vance. She asks her listeners to weigh in on which candidate they'd support, and the results are surprising. Mandy also shares a fascinating conversation with an Uber driver from Iran,...

Dad joke of the day, word of the day, Mandy's trivia question of the day & jeopardy! It's OF THE DAY! Today's opponent: Ryan Edwards. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

IF YOU LOVE A GOOD STORYTELLER  You are going to love the comedy of Ali Saddiq. He is a master storyteller and does so in a way that both gives you window into his world of growing up in the hood, going to prison for being a street pharmaceutical rep, and now living surrounded by lighter hued neighbors in a Houston gated community. He's masterful, profane, and often touches on parts of human...

In this episode of The Mandy Connell Show, Krista Kafer sits in for Mandy Connell and dives into two timely topics. Christy discusses the issue of gerrymandering in Colorado, where some Democrats want to manipulate the state's electoral map to eliminate Republican representation. She also shares her thoughts on the book "In COVID's Wake, How Politics Failed Us" by Stephen Makado and Francis Lee, w...