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The Piano Man - Pat Farrell

Patrick Farrell is a pianist, vocalist and 6-time Grammy Award contender. Pat leads the Cold Spring Harbor Band, which performs a Billy Joel Tribute Show around the country and also performs with international recording artist D.S.B.. They have performed the National Anthem at Carnegie Hall, Shea Stadium, Giant Stadium and performed for NFL Pregame Superbowl and NY Mets Pregame World Series parties. He has appeared on the Dr. Oz Show, QVC and more. Pat has recorded with Billy Joel Saxman Richie Cannata, Celine Dion Violinist Mark Wood, and Marc Anthony Trombonist Ozzie Melendez on his solo release “I Got No Place To Be” which was in contention for the 43rd Grammy Awards. In addition to his music career, Pat has worked various local government jobs as a Certified Municipal Clerk, and participated in many community organizations. For more on Patrick Farrell and the Cold Spring Harbor Band: https://www.coldspringharborband.com/ Today's podcast is hosted by our very own agents of humanity. Follow @thenicholascenter on Facebook, @nicholascenter on Instagram, and @nicholas-center on LinkedIn. Agents of Humanity is produced by Launchpad 516 Studios. Agents of Humanity was originally developed by Dave Thompson and George Andriopoulos. Subscribe to Agents of Humanity on Apple Podcasts and get notified of new episodes, every two weeks! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/agents-of-humanity/id1698271745 Or find us on your favorite podcasting platform!

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44 min
02/13/2025

Good Bad Things: A Modern Love Story Breaking Barriers in Film

Send us a text What if a film could be more than just entertainment, sparking a movement for positive change? Join us as we speak with Danny Kurtzman, the main character of "Good Bad Things," and the film's executive producer, Steve Way, to explore how this Apple TV release is doing just that. Together, we uncover the film's heartwarming impact as it champions love, dating, and the experiences of living with a disability. Amid Valentine's Day reflections, this conversation dives into the themes of inclusivity and representation, resonating with audiences of all backgrounds. Embracing the beautiful complexities of modern relationships, "Good Bad Things" offers an engaging narrative that connects deeply with both disabled and non-disabled viewers. With insights from our guests, we celebrate the film as a modern-day love story that underscores the power of self-love and acceptance. Director Shane's artistic touch brings authenticity to the film's portrayal of friendship and romance, while the collaborative efforts behind the scenes aim to reshape societal narratives around disability in media. Navigating the world of dating with a disability offers a fresh lens on authenticity and self-acceptance. In a landscape often dominated by superficiality, this episode highlights the importance of genuine connections over societal pressures. Our conversation reflects on personal experiences and the film's authentic depiction of disability and relationships, providing listeners with hope and encouragement. Through the power of storytelling, "Good Bad Things" serves as a reminder to embrace one's true self and forge meaningful connections beyond the screen. Watch Good Bad Things on Apple TVFollow Danny on InstagramWatch Ramy on HuluFollow Steve Way on Instagram Book an EmBRACE It WorkshopLooking for more great tips, hacks, and blog posts? Visit: Trend-Able.comFind more on Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) and patient resources at: HNF-cure.orgFollow us on IG! @embraceit_podcast | @trend.able | @cmtwegotthisHosted by Lainie Ishbia and Estela Lugo. Embrace It is produced by Launchpad 516 Studios. For sponsorships and media inquiries, drop an email to: embraceit@lp516.com Subscribe to Embrace It with Lainie and Estela on Apple Podcasts and get notified of new episodes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/embrace-it-with-lainie-estela-smashing-disability-stigmas/id1468364898 Support the show

02/13/2025

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45 min
07/25/2022

Another Interview with Dr. Oni Blackstock

Cultural competency is for some a new buzzword that has become prevalent in many different institutions and professions. Cultural competency in medicine however is something that has emerged during a time when there was not a focus on diversity issues in the United States. What is cultural competency? What is structural competency? Why do doctors need it? Does it really have an impact on healthcare outcomes? Helping us discuss this topic today is returning guest Dr. Oni Blackstock. Hosted by Malik Seelal, Steve Kramer and Sydney Pinn. Follow us @discriminology_podcast on Instagram, @discriminology3 on Facebook and Twitter. Discriminology is produced by Launchpad 516 Studios. Subscribe to Discriminology on Apple Podcasts and get notified of new episodes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/discriminology/id1521770510 Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/discriminology/donations

07/25/2022

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51 min
01/19/2023

A Year of Happiness in Review

Happy 2023 to all of our friends and followers out there in podcast land! It's our first live show of the new year and the boys decided to do a year in review. Please join us as we go on a journey reviewing every month of 2022. John and Mark talk about everything from their 120+ podcast interviews, the launch of The Spreading Happiness Podcast, the Autism Can Do Scholarship, awards, media appearances, traveling, losses, wins and so much more! John may or may not sing during this episode but you'll have to listen to find out. Onwards to 2023 where we plan to spread more happiness (and socks) than ever! Finding John’s Crazy Socks: https://johnscrazysocks.com/ Hosted by John & Mark Cronin, co-founders of John's Crazy Socks. Visit John's Crazy Socks here: https://johnscrazysocks.com Follow @johnscrazysocks on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok. The Spreading Happiness Podcast is produced by Launchpad 516 Studios. For show ideas, guest inquiries, general feedback, sponsorships and media inquiries, drop an email: thespreadinghapinesspodcast@lp516.com Information about Speaking Engagements with John and Mark: https://johnscrazysocks.com/pages/speaking-engagements-1 Subscribe to The Spreading Happiness Podcast on Apple Podcasts and get notified of new episodes, every Tuesday! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-spreading-happiness-podcast/id1611218712

01/19/2023

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41 min
12/03/2025

Helping People Through: The Job of a Police Officer - Sean McCarthy

Sean McCarthy serves as Commissioner of the Port Washington Police District. Elected in 2024, Commissioner McCarthy brings experience from 33 years working for the Nassau County Police Department where he held many different positions, rising through the ranks from Patrol Officer to Chief of Support Services. For more on the Port Washington Police District: portwashingtonpd.ny.gov Today's podcast is hosted by our very own agents of humanity. Follow @thenicholascenter on Facebook, @nicholascenter on Instagram, and @nicholas-center on LinkedIn. Agents of Humanity is produced by Launchpad 516 Studios. Agents of Humanity was originally developed by Dave Thompson and George Andriopoulos. Subscribe to Agents of Humanity on Apple Podcasts and get notified of new episodes, every two weeks! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/agents-of-humanity/id1698271745 Or find us on your favorite podcasting platform!

12/03/2025

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51 min
12/31/2025

All in the Family: Generational Giving - Cory Levine, Eric Smith, Mitchell Smith

For the first time ever, we are joined by 3 guests! Our first guest is Cory Levine, Director of Licensing and Partnerships at IMG Licensing and brother to one of our fellow participants at The Nicholas Center, Emily. Joining Cory are his cousins, Eric & Mitchell Smith. Eric is the President & COO of Incremental Media, while Mitchell is Head of Original Content at “X” (formerly known as Twitter). Together, the three are committed to supporting the neurodiverse community through fundraising efforts including their annual event: “Tailgate for Autism”. Recently, the family was honored with special recognition at The Nicholas Center’s annual Night in White Gala. Today's podcast is hosted by our very own agents of humanity. Follow @thenicholascenter on Facebook, @nicholascenter on Instagram, and @nicholas-center on LinkedIn. Agents of Humanity is produced by Launchpad 516 Studios. Agents of Humanity was originally developed by Dave Thompson and George Andriopoulos. Subscribe to Agents of Humanity on Apple Podcasts and get notified of new episodes, every two weeks! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/agents-of-humanity/id1698271745 Or find us on your favorite podcasting platform!

12/31/2025

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33 min
02/23/2022

Rosa Parks, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the Special Olympics

Spreading happiness starts with spreading education so the boys start with a frank discussion about Rosa Parks and Dr. Martin Luther Kin Jr. and the true meaning behind their sacrifices. John talks a little bit about being a Special Olympic athlete before the guys move on to some good news from across the country. Hosted by John & Mark Cronin, co-founders of John's Crazy Socks. Visit John's Crazy Socks here: https://johnscrazysocks.com Follow @johnscrazysocks on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok. The Spreading Happiness Podcast is produced by Launchpad 516 Studios. For show ideas, guest inquiries, general feedback, sponsorships and media inquiries, drop an email: thespreadinghapinesspodcast@lp516.com Subscribe to The Spreading Happiness Podcast on Apple Podcasts and get notified of new episodes, every Tuesday! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-spreading-happiness-podcast/id1611218712

02/23/2022

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30 min
11/05/2025

Everyone Can be a Hero - Roz Nowicki

Roz Nowicki is a global brand development and licensing executive with more than 30 years of experience. Her impressive resume has included serving in executive leadership roles for Fortune 500s and other iconic companies, such as “Mattel Inc.”, “Peanuts Worldwide LLC”, “20th Century Fox”, “4Kids Entertainment”, “Universal Studios”, “Guess”, and “The Walt Disney Company”. Currently, she is the Global Head of Consumer Products for “Miraculous Corp”, steering the newly formed joint venture companies vision and execution of their consumer products business globally. Today's podcast is hosted by our very own agents of humanity. Follow @thenicholascenter on Facebook, @nicholascenter on Instagram, and @nicholas-center on LinkedIn. Agents of Humanity is produced by Launchpad 516 Studios. Agents of Humanity was originally developed by Dave Thompson and George Andriopoulos. Subscribe to Agents of Humanity on Apple Podcasts and get notified of new episodes, every two weeks! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/agents-of-humanity/id1698271745 Or find us on your favorite podcasting platform!

11/05/2025

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49 min
02/23/2022

The New York Jets and B.B. King

It’s the series premiere of The Spreading Happiness Podcast, hosted by the sock tycoon father-son duo John and Mark Cronin. In episode 1 we naturally find out a little bit about the boys like their (unrequited) love of the New York Jets, their love of music (yes it’s true, they sing a bit of a BB King song somewhere in this episode) and so much more. They also debut the Good News segment and the (bad) joke segment. This show is all about spreading happiness so sit back, relax and get ready to get happy. Hosted by John & Mark Cronin, co-founders of John's Crazy Socks. Visit John's Crazy Socks here: https://johnscrazysocks.com Follow @johnscrazysocks on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok. The Spreading Happiness Podcast is produced by Launchpad 516 Studios. For show ideas, guest inquiries, general feedback, sponsorships and media inquiries, drop an email: thespreadinghapinesspodcast@lp516.com Subscribe to The Spreading Happiness Podcast on Apple Podcasts and get notified of new episodes, every Tuesday! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-spreading-happiness-podcast/id1611218712

02/23/2022

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31 min
05/02/2022

Fighting for the Very Soul of Farmingdale: Leadership in Elections - A Tiny Soapbox Show

A very different episode of The Launchcast, but one of the most necessary if we're going to call ourselves a leadership podcast. The LaunchDad waxes poetic on what's going on in his hometown of Farmingdale, NY. This episode's small-town case study on the effects of politics in parenting and education is a topic that is being discussed in small towns and large cities across the country. The problem is, they crossed a parent with a microphone this time and George isn't standing for it. Tune in to this unconventional soapbox episode. A 10 minute disclaimer and explanation precedes the episode. Hosted by entrepreneur and keynote/TEDx speaker George Andriopoulos. Follow @launchpadceo on Clubhouse, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. This episode is sponsored by Launchpad 516 Studios, the new studio and production company behind your favorite podcast on the planet. Are you ready to start your new podcast and get your voice out into the world? Or maybe you're just ready to take your existing podcast to a whole new level and monetize that thing so you can go from hobbyist to professional podcaster? DM George @launchpadceo on IG or FB for details or email media@launchpad516.com. Visit online at: https://launchpad516studios.com The Launchcast is produced by Launchpad 516 Studios. Subscribe to The Launchcast on Apple Podcasts and get notified of new episodes, every Monday! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-launchcast/id1491622136 Or find us on every other platform (as well as all of our links) here: https://linktr.ee/thelaunchcastshow

05/02/2022

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37 min

An entertaining mix of podcasts with one theme: IMPACTFUL CONTENT. Launchpad 516 Studios brings you a diverse array of podcasts, all of which have important messages and all in one place.