Jo Ann Allen
Been There Done That Podcast
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Jo Ann looks back on Season 4 conversations with a comedian/podcaster, a homeless man, a man who counsels unhoused people, two interracial couples, an LGBTQ-Plus community leader, a Native American community leader, a Black champion bull rider,
Jo Ann is a regular guest on City Cast Denver which focuses on everything about The Mile High City from the arts to zoning issues. On a recent episode, she joined Bree Davies, Paul Karolyi and Peyton Garcia to gab about vacant office space down
Gun violence has become commonplace in America. People directly and indirectly affected by it are increasingly finding it tough to cope with mass shootings. Dana is a teacher who sees the effect that school shootings have on students, educators
We talk about addiction and substance abuse more readily today as overdose deaths continue to rise. Betty Jo started drinking and using drugs in middle school to deal with a mental health issue that she was unaware of for years. She's in recov
World Champion Bull Rider Charlie Sampson talks about being a kid from Watts who became the first African American to reach the pinnacle of his sport. His many championship rides paved the way to his induction into the ProRodeo Hall of Fame. Ch
Educator, community activist and cultural leader Rick Waters, Executive Director of the Denver Indian Center, talks about growing up in Oklahoma, Indian terminology, important moments in Native history, appropriate land acknowledgements, and mo
While Caitlyn Jenner, Elliot Page and RuPaul may be accepted, many more trans people are ridiculed, attacked and murdered over their gender expression. Activists say transphobia is being codified in some states by the growing number of anti-tra
Fred and Linda and Brian and Joanne celebrate The 1967 Landmark Supreme Court ruling, Loving v. Virginia, which struck down state laws that prohibited interracial marriage. The couples talk about their lives over the past 50 years, including ra
Jo Ann talks with William, a man who lives on the streets of Denver, about what his day-to-day life is like. And she speaks with Johnny, a man who works to provide services to homeless people. Jo Ann also offers ideas for helping, without judgm
Marc joins Jo Ann on the premiere of Season 4 to talk about how he became a podcasting pioneer, why stand-up comedy remains his first love, where acting fits in his world, and how he's living his best life as a person and a performer. See photo
A preview of Jo Ann's conversation with comedian Marc Maron about the success of WTF and why he enjoys being a podcaster. https://beentheredonethatpodcast.com
Encounters with police officers too often turn deadly for Black people in America. This is the story of a Denver resident who was stopped by a deputy sheriff for carrying what looked like a rifle on a suburban street in Colorado, a state where
Jo Ann shares breathtaking vistas of the Rockies from the vantage point of her high-rise apartment in Denver. See the photos at: https://beentheredonethatpodcast.com Bill Douglas https://billdouglas.cc Ars Nova Singers https://arsnovasingers.or
To celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride Month, we revisit a show from November 2020 with Civil Rights attorney Mia Yamamoto, a trans rights activist who transitioned late in life. She remembers decades of struggle in the wrong body and her eventual decision
Highlights from a memorable Season 3 that features the 20th Anniversary of 9/11, a convict who turned his life around, a visionary artist, 3 remarkable journalists and a brave female firefighter. See photos at https://beentheredonethatpodcast.c
It used to be unusual for a little girl to grow up wanting to be a firefighter. Most folks were under the false impression that women weren't strong enough for the physically demanding job. But thankfully things changed, and in 1980, Laura and
Jo Ann chats with Rachel Maddow about journalism, podcasting, getting started in radio news and much more. This is the last of a trio of episodes Jo Ann dubs her "farewell to journalism" conversations as she transitions to new challenges. See
Rachel Maddow is one of the most trusted people in broadcast news. I reconnected with my old friend to get her take on the well-being of journalism today. We talk about loving our profession, podcasting and more. This is a little taste of the f
Multiple Emmy, Peabody & Murrow awards winner Maria Hinojosa joins Jo Ann to talk about what newsroom leaders must do in order to practice journalism that reflects the country; calling out public media brass in particular. She offers advice to
Seniority Authority is a podcast that focuses on all aspects of aging well, from fitness to finance, brain health to downsizing, isolation to insurance and more. In this episode, host Cathleen Toomey and Jo Ann talk about the need for older peo
Jo Ann begins her “farewell to journalism” trio of podcasts with veteran reporter Amy Goodman, who is celebrating 25 years of hosting Democracy Now!, the independent nightly news program on TV and radio stations across the country. Amy talks ab
The ups and downs of life continue as the coronavirus pandemic remained front and center for another year. No one can say for certain what will change next year and what will stay the same. In this episode, Jo Ann looks back on the vicissitudes
Mary is a visual artist who is full of life, creativity and thoughts about this crazy world in which we live. She and Jo Ann were friends who lost track of each other more than 30 years ago. They recently discovered that they live only a few mi
From the Margins to the Center debuted in early October featuring an interview with Jo Ann as part of a series highlighting women of color podcasters in Colorado who share their best stories, biggest moments on the mic and give a glimpse into t
Johnny is a convict. He's been in and out of prison 4 times and has definitely seen a few things. He talks about serving time and what he's up to now that he finally turned his life around. https://beentheredonethatpodcast.com
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