Anything Mentionable with Tim Madigan
Anything Mentionable with Tim Madigan
Podcast Description
“Anything mentionable is manageable,” said Fred Rogers, the late icon of children’s television. These words were his invitation to speak openly about things that are often painful—but also beautiful and true. That same spirit guides this new podcast, Anything Mentionable, hosted by Tim Madigan, a New York Times bestselling author and close friend of Fred’s in his final years. In Any Mentionable, Tim and his guests engage in deep, wide-ranging conversations about what makes us most human—matters of the heart and spirit that are essential in this pivotal time in history. Urgent social issues wil
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The podcast delves into themes surrounding the human heart and spirit, including grief, social justice, and personal advocacy, featuring episodes like the exploration of grief with expert Dr. Patrick O'Malley and the narrative of law student Maddie Suttles discussing kindness in tough times.
“Anything mentionable is manageable,” said Fred Rogers, the late icon of children’s television. These words were his invitation to speak openly about things that are often painful—but also beautiful and true. That same spirit guides this new podcast, Anything Mentionable, hosted by Tim Madigan, a New York Times bestselling author and close friend of Fred’s in his final years. In Any Mentionable, Tim and his guests engage in deep, wide-ranging conversations about what makes us most human—matters of the heart and spirit that are essential in this pivotal time in history. Urgent social issues wil
Fred Claire, A Championship Heart, A Warrior’s SpiritThe Dodger Legend
Early Career: Fred started as a sports journalist before joining the Dodgers in 1969 as a PR assistant. He was the man behind the famous ”Think Blue” marketing campaign and helped establish the ”Dodger Blue” brand that is still iconic today.General Manager: He was thrust into the GM role in 1987 under difficult circumstances. In just one year, he rebuilt the roster by signing key veterans like Kirk Gibson. His vision led the ”underdog” Dodgers to their legendary 1988 World Series victory.Integrity: Known as a man of immense character, he spent 30 years with the organization before being fired in 1998 following the team's sale to Fox—a move many fans still point to as the ”end of an era.”The Ultimate Fight
The Diagnosis: In 2015, what Fred thought was a small spot on his lip was diagnosed as squamous cell carcinoma (skin cancer). It eventually migrated to his jaw and neck.The Battle: Fred faced the fight of his life at City of Hope. The treatment was grueling, involving experimental immunotherapy and a major surgery where doctors replaced his jawbone with a bone from his leg.The Recovery: He didn't just survive; he became an advocate. He wrote the book Extra Innings to chronicle his journey and raises hundreds of thousands of dollars for cancer research through his annual celebrity golf tournament.
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